Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

People's Dentistry; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

People's Dentistry in Escondido, California is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate has at least one year of dental assisting experience and enjoys working with patients in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities include four-handed chairside support, patient preparation, X-rays where certified, and maintaining records and infection control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience and familiarity with four-handed dentistry.
• Candidate must hold DA or California RDA license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Radiation safety certification and California infection-control training required.
• Comfort with digital radiography and dental practice-management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during general dental procedures.
• Prepare and seat patients, review medical histories, and ensure patient comfort.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Take quality digital X-rays when certified.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Provide post-operative and oral-hygiene instructions as directed.
• Take impressions, pour models, fabricate temporary restorations, and perform other duties within scope.
• Maintain clinical supplies and keep rooms stocked.
• Assist front-office staff to support smooth patient flow.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Dental Assistant Certification (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

CPR/BLS certification

Radiation Safety certification

California infection-control training

Tools

Dental PM Software

Digital Radiography Software

Job description

Description

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our clinical team.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of dental assisting experience, enjoys working with patients, works well as part of a team, and is looking for an opportunity to continue learning and growing within a dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during general dental procedures.
• Prepare and seat patients, review medical histories, and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control and safety standards.
• Take quality digital X-rays when appropriately certified.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Provide post-operative and oral-hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Take impressions, pour models, fabricate temporary restorations, and perform other duties within the individual's permitted scope.
• Maintain clinical supplies and keep treatment rooms organized and stocked.
• Assist the front-office team as needed to support smooth patient flow and office operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• DA or current California RDA license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Radiation Safety certification required to take dental X-rays.
• Required California infection-control training.
• Comfortable with digital radiography and dental practice-management software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.