RDA/DA
Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant (DA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, supporting a variety of dental procedures across general dentistry and specialized fields such as pediatric dentistry. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient chairside assistance, maintaining infection control standards, and delivering exceptional patient experiences. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your skills and dedication.
Duties
- Assist the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and supplies using aseptic techniques to ensure infection control compliance
- Take high-quality dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft, ensuring HIPAA compliance for confidentiality
- Monitor vital signs and medical documentation for patients with special needs or pediatric cases to support comprehensive care
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and procedural steps using clear dental terminology
- Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment adhering to infection control protocols and OSHA standards
Requirements
- Valid Coronal Polishing Certificate.
- Valid X-Ray Certificate.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
- Profit sharing
License/Certification:
- Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- Sealant Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sonora, CA 95370 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Patient room cleaning • Background check • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Direct patient care • Profit sharing • Oral hygiene • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Patient monitoring • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient service • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental terminology • Sealant Certification • Registered Dental Assistant • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Paid sick time • Healthcare facilities housekeeping
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 20 - 40 USD hourly (40,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
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