Registered Dental Assistant

United Dental Corporation; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Bonus opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

PPE provided

Continuing education

Job summary

The Lodi Dentist in Lodi, CA, part of United Dental Corporation, is hiring a Dental Assistant (DA) to join a patient‑first, friendly office. You will chairside assist, take x‑rays, impressions, and chart notes, while supporting front desk tasks as needed.

A positive team player with current CA RDA and X-ray certification is ideal, with a 4–5 day schedule and generous benefits. Compensation ranges from $23 to $30 per hour with a monthly bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active RDA license in California is required.
• X-ray certificate is required or preferred.
• 3+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside during exams and procedures.
• Take impressions, x-rays, and chart notes accurately during patient exams and treatments.
• Oversee whitening procedures and Invisalign button placements.
• Maintain treatment rooms and sterilization protocols.
• Promote dental education and home care to patients and families.
• Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure requirements.
• Manage daily schedules to ensure smooth patient flow and minimize wait times.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray proficiency

Patient comfort

Education

California RDA License

X-Ray Certification

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA)
$23–$30/Hour | Monthly Bonus Opportunity | 4-5 Days/Week | Friendly, Modern Office
The Lodi Dentist - Lodi, CA

Join a vibrant, patient-first dental office where care and connection go hand-in-hand. At The Lodi Dentist, part of United Dental Corporation, we are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space for patients of all ages—where clinical excellence meets comfort and fun.

We’re looking for a Dental Assistant (DA) who’s compassionate, confident, and ready to make a real difference in our patients’ lives. If you thrive in a positive team setting and love helping others feel at ease in the chair, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Love About This Role

• $25–$30 per hour, based on experience

• Full Time schedule: 4-5 days per week

• No evenings or weekends

• Full benefits package (for 25+ hours/week):

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling and support

• Voluntary benefits: Pet insurance, identity theft protection, and more

• All PPE provided – safe and compliant workplace

• Continuing education opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Assist the doctor chairside during exams and procedures

• Take impressions, x-rays, and chart notes accurately during patient exams and treatments.

• Oversee zoom bleaching and place buttons for Invisalign.

• Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain treatment flow

• Use creativity to comfort anxious or pediatric patients

• Maintain treatment rooms and follow sterilization protocols

• Promote dental education and home care to patients and families

• Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure requirements

• Oversee daily schedules, ensuring a smooth patient flow and minimizing wait times.

• Effectively manage supply inventory and making timely orders.

• Assist with front-office tasks, including gathering consent forms and understanding insurance eligibility

• Active RDA License in the state of California

• 3+ years of dental assisting experience preferred

• Strong clinical, communication, and team skills

• Comfortable with both patient care and front office support

• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently or with a team

• X-Ray Certificate and at least one year of experience.

• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of others, fostering positive relationships, reducing team stress, and contributing to job satisfaction

What We Offer:

• 4 to 5 days a week, 7:45 am until 5:00 pm (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays required)
• $25-$30 per hour plus bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays of you work more than 25 hours a week.
• Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts.
• We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
• Continuing education opportunities.

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