Dental Assistant (DA)/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Grace Dental Palo Alto; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Continuing education support

Job summary

Grace Dental Palo Alto is seeking a Dental Assistant (RDA or DA) located in Menlo Park, California. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of dental assisting experience, with a strong focus on customer service and teamwork.

This full-time position offers a supportive team culture, competitive pay ranging from $20 to $40 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of dental assisting experience.
• Detail-oriented and solutions-driven.
• RDA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient care with tray setups and stocking.
• Assist dentist with procedures.
• Charting patient information.
• Schedule patients for their next visit.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Dental software experience (Dentrix)

Job description

Dental Assistant (RDA or DA)

We are looking for a Dental Assistant (RDA or DA) who brings warmth, professionalism, passion for service and has at least 3 years of dental assisting experience. RDA certification is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and strives for excellence in both attitude and performance. This is a long-term opportunity to grow with a practice that values heart, integrity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing for patient care (tray setups, stocking rooms).
• Assisting dentist with procedures.
• Charting.
• Scheduling patients for next visit.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• 1-3 years of dental experience.
• Dental software experience (Dentrix) is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position, Monday–Saturday availability.
• Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1–2 Saturdays/month).
• Pay range: $20–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

What Grace Dental Offers

• A positive, meaningful, and supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental (including family coverage), 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities and continuing education support.
• Opportunities to serve amazing patients and participate in community outreach.
• A technology-forward, growth-minded practice.