Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Bonus structure

Job summary

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC has partnered with a private dental practice in San Clemente, CA to recruit a part-time Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for a direct-hire role. The practice has served the community for ~20 years and offers general, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry.

The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable and comfortable working in a busy environment. Compensation is up to $28/hour with bonus opportunities, and CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Active California RDA license preferred but not required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and procedures.
• Dentrix experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials.
• Assist with cosmetic/restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, fillings, root canals, implants, dentures, and Invisalign.
• Support the practice’s assisted-hygiene workflow.
• Take diagnostic digital radiographs (FMX, bitewings, panoramic).
• Record periodontal charting as directed and maintain clinical documentation in Dentrix.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced office.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiography

Dental terminology

Infection control

Education

Active California RDA license (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

Denttio imaging software

Job description

San Clemente, United States | Posted on 08/15/2026

Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)

San Clemente, California | Part-Time Direct Hire | Up to $28 per Hour

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in San Clemente, California, to recruit an experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for a part-time, direct-hire opportunity.

This two-provider practice has served the community for approximately 20 years and offers comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, and comfortable working in a busy, results-driven environment.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Team members are expected to arrive approximately 10 minutes before the first patient

Compensation

• Up to $28 per hour
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and RDA licensure
• Bonus opportunities available

Practice Software and Technology

• Practice by Numbers
• Denttio imaging software
• Neodent and Straumann implant systems

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Assist with cosmetic and restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, composite fillings, root canals, extractions, implant placement, dentures, and Invisalign
• Support the practice’s assisted-hygiene workflow
• Take diagnostic-quality digital radiographs, including FMX, bitewings, and panoramic images
• Record periodontal charting as directed
• Prepare patients for treatment and explain procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Dentrix
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards
• Turn over treatment rooms efficiently
• Monitor supplies and restock treatment areas
• Provide postoperative instructions as directed
• Help maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced office
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and practice safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with providers, patients, and team members

Requirements

• Active California RDA license preferred but not required
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and procedures
• Dentrix experience strongly preferred
• Experience assisting with oral surgery, implants, endodontics, restorative procedures, and Invisalign is a plus
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced practice
• Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and outcome-focused
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Paid time off
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Bonus structure
• Benefits subject to the practice’s eligibility requirements
  

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.