Registered Dental Assistant

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant for per diem daytime coverage at Eastmont Wellness Center. This internal-only posting is available to current Alameda Health System employees only.

The role involves assisting the dentist or dental hygienist, scheduling and documenting patient visits, sterilizing instruments, maintaining operatory and lab areas, and supporting community dental health education. Requirements include CA RDA license and BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in California; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist or dental hygienist and keep records/documentation.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain patient records.
• Sterilize and care for dental instruments; monitor inventory.
• Prepare instruments and arrange dental lab cases.
• Present information on dental health to public and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Dental Assistant license (CA)

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA
• Eastmont Wellness Center
• Eastmont Dental Health Serv
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
• Allied Health
• $48.50
• Req #: 45082-33544
• FTE: 0.01
• Posted: November 2, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY: Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the performance of their duties and keeps records/documentation.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assisting duties as outlined by the dental board of California’s RDA allowable duties.

2. Makes appointments for patients; keeps records of patient’s admissions, results of examinations, dental work performed, and number of patients seen; keeps dental operatory and lab and equipment neat, clean and sanitary.

3. Presents information on dental health to the general public and other staff.

4. Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment and accessories on trays ready for use; sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; monitors supply inventory and orders when necessary.

5. Assists in dental laboratory and coordination/organization of dental lab patient cases.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience: Two years as Registered Dental Asst with clinical experience within a community health environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California;BLS – Basic Life Support certification – issued by AHA – American Heart Association.

PAY RANGE: $48.50/ per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.