Dental Assistant or RDA — Impactful Care & Benefits

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley; Mendota (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401k with matching

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is recruiting Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) in Mendota, CA. We welcome experienced DAs and new graduates, with higher pay for RDAs, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

As part of our team you will support dentists, prepare instruments, manage the back office, and help ensure smooth patient flow. We value customer service, teamwork and adaptability in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Dental assisting program from an accredited college required.
• X-Ray certificate required.
• Coronal Polish certificate required.
• CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt dental support; promotes smooth patient flow; records data accurately.
• Maintains back office order, equipment and supplies; assists during treatment.
• Communicates openly with supervisor and staff; adheres to confidentiality.
• Works flexible or extended hours when necessary; participates in services and meetings.
• Supports clinic mission to provide health care access to the community.
• Charts findings and assists with instrument preparation and sterilization.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Rapport building

Customer-service oriented

Adult learning techniques

Positive professional insight

Flexibility and dependability

Problem solving

Leadership/supervisory skills

Office procedures & email

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School graduate or GED

Dental assisting program from Accredited College

X-Ray certificate

Coronal Polish certificate

CPR Card

Job description

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is recruiting Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) in Mendota, CA. We welcome experienced DAs and new graduates, with higher pay for RDAs, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

As part of our team you will support dentists, prepare instruments, manage the back office, and help ensure smooth patient flow. We value customer service, teamwork and adaptability in a busy clinical setting.