Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

a-teamdentalstaffing; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

401(k)

Bonus structure

Job summary

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.

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., with compensation up to $28 per hour based on experience and licensure.

Qualifications

• Active California RDA license preferred but not required.
• Current dental radiology certification and CPR/BLS credentials.
• Experience with cosmetic/restorative dentistry and implants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance.
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• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Assist with cosmetic/restorative dentistry, crowns/bridges, fillings, root canals, extractions, and implants.
• Support the practice’s hygiene workflow.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

California RDA license (preferred)

Dental radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Dendtio imaging

Papaya 3D imaging

Neodent/Straumann implants

EdgeEndo system

Job description

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.

Part-time, direct-hire position

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

• Dentrix Practice by Numbers
• Dendtio imaging software
• Papaya 3D imaging
• Neodent and Straumann implant systems
• EdgeEndo endodontic system

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

Qualified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply confidentially with an updated résumé.

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Active California RDA license preferred but not required
• Current dental radiology certification
• 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Bonus structure

Benefits subject to the practice’s eligibility requirements