Experienced Registered Dental Assistant RDA

SANTA CRUZ DENTAL GROUP; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SANTA CRUZ DENTAL GROUP is expanding and looking for a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Santa Cruz, California. Join a dynamic team in a high-tech, multi-specialty environment focused on comprehensive care including general dentistry and dental sleep medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a current RDA license, 2+ years experience, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities to grow your career!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical assisting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control protocols.
• Open to learning advanced workflows in airway and dental sleep medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors chairside in various procedures.
• Set up rooms and maintain sterilization standards.
• Engage confidently with patients to ease their experience.

Skills

Clinical assisting experience

Infection control protocols

Communication skills

Time management skills

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Education

Current RDA license in California

Tools

Dentrix

Digital scanning

Job description

Santa Cruz Dental Group is growing, and we’re looking for a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. This is your opportunity to work in a high-tech, multi-specialty dental office that’s setting the standard in comprehensive care — including general dentistry, airway, TMD, and dental sleep medicine.

What You’ll Do:

• Support our doctors chairside in a variety of procedures including restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, and sleep/airway-related cases
• Set up rooms, maintain sterilization standards, and ensure smooth clinical flow
• Take diagnostic digital X-rays and intraoral photos
• Engage confidently with patients to help them feel at ease before, during, and after treatment
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical notes and assist with charting
• Contribute to an organized, energized, and team-focused work culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Current RDA license in the state of California
• 2+ years of clinical assisting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and dental assisting best practices
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Open to learning advanced workflows in airway and dental sleep medicine (we provide training!)
• Experience with Dentrix and digital scanning a plus

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Prior experience in airway/TMD/sleep dentistry
• A strong interest in practice growth, systems, and team-based care
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) — highly valued!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Supportive leadership and team culture — we work hard and laugh harder
• Access to ongoing training and CE opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off and holidays
• Patient-first philosophy in a truly comprehensive care model

Schedule & Compensation:

• Monday–Friday, full-time (specific hours discussed during interview)
• Competitive hourly rate (DOE) + incentives

We can’t wait to meet you and show you why Santa Cruz Dental Group is one of the most dynamic places to grow your career as a dental assistant!