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Dental Assistant

Foster City Dental Care
San Mateo, CA
25 - 40 USD hourly (50,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
2 days ago
Dental AssistantPart Timevia indeed · last seen Oct 4

Job Description

Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) FT/PT

Foster City Dental Care has been proudly serving the San Mateo community since 1996. As a well-established, private, and modern multi-doctor general dentistry practice, we’ve built a reputation for delivering exceptional care with a personal touch. Our dedicated team enjoys a collaborative environment, and we take pride in fostering long-term relationships with our patients and each other. If you share our passion for helping others and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting, we would love to hear from you!

Why Foster City Dental Care?

  • Over 30 years of trusted service in the San Mateo community
  • Private practice, offering a more personal and patient-centered approach
  • A close-knit, long-standing team that values collaboration and mutual respect
  • A culture of teamwork and enthusiasm for providing top-quality care

Position Details:

  • Full-time or Part-Time
  • Competitive pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
  • Competitive benefits

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chairside assisting during dental procedures and exams
  • Coronal polishing
  • Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
  • Preparing and setting up operatories
  • Assisting with lab work and stocking supplies
  • Taking x-rays (license required) and intraoral scanning

Qualifications:

  • X-ray license is required
  • Experience as a Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) is a plus
  • Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shifts (8am-5pm), Monday to Friday (no weekends)
  • San Mateo location

*Apply Today! *If you're looking to join a stable, private practice where you can contribute to a team that truly values each other, we’d love to meet you!

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Private practice • CPR Certification • Teamwork • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • No weekends • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Stocking • Monday to Friday • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Polishing • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan

Job Details

Job Type
Part Time
Salary
25 - 40 USD hourly (50,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 2, 2026

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About the Employer
Foster City Dental Care
San Mateo, CA
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