Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

bluetree

Cameron Park (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
PTO + holidays
CEU reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision
401(k) with match
EAP
Discounts
Career growth

Job summary

Magic Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in El Dorado Hills, CA, seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our pediatric team. You will provide four-handed chairside assistance, help with radiography, and support behavior guidance and sedation workflows for children.

We offer a family-friendly clinic, competitive compensation, PTO, and comprehensive benefits as part of Bluetree Dental partnerships. A passion for pediatric care is essential.

Qualifications

  • Active California RDA license required.
  • Active BLS/CPR certification required.
  • Open Dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Pediatric chairside assisting with four-handed care.
  • Capture high-quality digital dental X-rays while keeping children comfortable.
  • Assist during behavior guidance, nitrous oxide, and sedation procedures.
  • Maintain operatory flow and infection control per CDC/OSHA/ADA standards.
  • Educate patients and parents on procedures and aftercare.

Skills

RDA License
BLS/CPR
Open Dental

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
  • Company: Magic Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
  • Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Join Our Pediatric Dental Team!

Are you a Licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) passionate about pediatric care and making children's smiles shine brighter? Magic Smiles in El Dorado Hills, CA, is looking for an energetic, caring RDA to join our close-knit pediatric team! Bring your clinical expertise, warm personality, and love for kids to a practice where your work truly matters.

Why Choose Magic Smiles Pediatric Dentistry?

For years, our dedicated pediatric dentists and caring team members have been bringing joy, health, and sparkling smiles to the little ones of El Dorado Hills. We are on a mission to make every dental visit comfortable, fun, and empowering for kids and their families!

By joining our clinical home, you will work alongside exceptional pediatric providers, including Dr. Masood:

  • Dr. Masood, DDS: Hailing from the Bay Area, Dr. Masood graduated as high school valedictorian and studied general biology at UC San Diego before working as a pharmaceutical consultant. Driven by a passion for patient care, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, followed by an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he specialized in treating large special needs populations. He then completed his formal pediatric dental residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, and served disadvantaged communities on the California Central Coast at a non-profit center. Outside the clinic, Dr. Masood is an enthusiastic sports fan, avid binge-watcher, live music lover, culinary explorer, and devoted family man who revels in travel!
What You’ll Do Every Day (Responsibilities)
  • Pediatric Chairside Assisting: Deliver exceptional four-handed assisting during preventative, restorative, and specialized pediatric dental procedures.
  • Radiography & Imaging: Safely capture high-quality digital dental X-rays while keeping young patients comfortable and at ease.
  • Special Needs & Behavior Guidance: Assist providers during specialized pediatric workflows, including behavior guidance, Nitrous Oxide (N2O), and sedation procedures.
  • Operatory Flow & Infection Control: Prepare, sanitize, and turn over treatment suites efficiently while strictly enforcing CDC, OSHA, and ADA safety standards.
  • Patient & Parent Education: Warmly greet families, explain procedures clearly, provide post-care instructions, and create a positive, anxiety-free atmosphere.
What We're Looking For (Qualifications)
  • Licensure Required: Active California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License.
  • Certifications: Active BLS/CPR Certification (we cover your annual recertification fees!).
  • Software Experience: Practice management software experience required (Open Dental experience is a major plus!).
  • Core Qualities: A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, a team-first spirit, and a genuine passion for working with children.
  • Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
Perks & Benefits That Support Your Life
  • Competitive Pay: $25.00 per hour flat rate.
  • Paid Time Off: Accrual-based PTO + 6 Paid Holidays each year.
  • Continuing Education: Practice pays for your annual BLS/CPR recertification fees!
  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical Insurance (5 tailored plan options), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Financial Protection: 401(k) with Company Match, plus practice-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Family Support: Access to our specialized Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household.
  • Perks & Discounts: Dedicated Service & Achievement Recognition Programs, employee dental discounts, and corporate cell phone plan savings.
  • Career Growth: Endless opportunities for skill development, cross-training, and professional advancement!
Ready to Create Smiles That Last a Lifetime?

Come feel the camaraderie, joy, and fulfillment of our team!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Magic Smiles Dentistry is proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision:

  • Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
  • Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us:

  • Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
  • Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
  • Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
  • Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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