Registered Dental Assistant

iHireDental; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Medical, Dental, Vision and PTO + 7hol

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Lodi Dentist in Lodi, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant (DA) to join a friendly, patient-first team. You will provide chairside support, take X-rays, impressions, and chart notes, and help with Invisalign related tasks while ensuring patient comfort.

We offer full-time hours (4–5 days), a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, EAP, and voluntary benefits; all PPE provided in a safe, modern office environment.

Qualifications

• Active RDA license in California.
• 3+ years dental assisting experience preferred.
• X-ray certificate and at least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during exams and procedures.
• Take impressions, x-rays, and chart notes accurately.
• Oversee Invisalign-related tasks and whitening procedures.
• Maintain treatment rooms and sterilization protocols.
• Assist with front-office tasks and insurance eligibility.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient comfort

Education

RDA License (CA)

Tools

X-Ray Certificate

Front office support

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

Requirements

• 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.