Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Johnson Family Dental; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Viejo Dental Associates, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist and provide exceptional patient care. Monday–Friday schedule and growth opportunities available.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays, educate patients, maintain records, manage supplies, and support front-office tasks as needed. Certification in RDA and CPR/BLS is required.

Qualifications

• RDA certification required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Registered dental assistant credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations.
• Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

You Belong Here at Mission Viejo Dental Associates

Are you a Registered Dental Assistantwho is looking for a team where your skills are valued and your career can grow? Mission Viejo Dental Associates, supported by Smile Brands, is looking for an experienced RDA to work closely with our Dentist and provide exceptional care to our patients.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort
• Take and develop X-rays as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations
• Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed
• We provide our patients with our core value of the 3 G's: Greeting, Guiding and Gratitude!

Qualifications

• Must have certs to be hired:
• cpr or bls
• registered dental assistant

Compensation

$25-$27/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]