Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Straine; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghina Morad DMD is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our patient-focused team in a general dentistry and orthodontic setting. You will provide chairside assistance, take radiographs, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient practice.

We require a minimum of 3 years' RDA experience, strong interpersonal skills, and dependability. The role is full-time, four days per week, with competitive hourly compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
• Experience in a dental office environment and with orthodontic procedures.
• Strong patient service, communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.
• Prepare treatment rooms, provide patient comfort items and apply topical anesthetic.
• Take radiographs (FMX, bitewings, cephalometric) and track progress.
• Provide chairside assistance and maintain infection-control procedures.
• Sterilize instruments, stock operatories, and coordinate lab cases.
• Assist with patient recall scheduling and treatment presentations.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Orthodontic assisting

Education

RDA certification

Job description

Ghina Morad DMD is seeking an experienced, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, works well in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable supporting both general dentistry and orthodontic procedures.

This is a full-time, four-day-per-week position offering competitive compensation of $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• Have experience working in a dental office environment
• Provide excellent patient service and help create a comfortable, welcoming experience
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively as part of a team and be willing to assist wherever needed
• Be organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Be interested in learning and developing additional orthodontic assisting skills

Responsibilities

• Experience with orthodontic procedures is preferred but not required.
• Greet and seat patients and ensure they are comfortable throughout their visit
• Prepare treatment rooms and provide patient comfort items as needed
• Apply topical anesthetic
• Take patient and orthodontic progress photos
• Take FMX, bitewing, and cephalometric radiographs
• Provide chairside assistance to the doctor during dental procedures
• Turn over treatment rooms between patients
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain proper infection-control procedures
• Stock operatories and monitor necessary clinical supplies
• Coordinate and track dental lab cases
• Communicate supply needs to the lead assistant
• Assist with treatment presentations for new and existing patients
• Review pending treatment with patients and assist with scheduling
• Chart clinical notes using Open Dental templates for doctor review
• Provide backup support answering patient and new-patient phone calls when needed
• Assist with recall scheduling and other patient follow-up
• Support other team members as needed to help maintain an efficient, patient-centered practice

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time
• 4 days per week
• $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience

If you are an experienced RDA who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing high-quality clinical support, and being part of a collaborative dental team, we would love to hear from you.