School-Based Dental Assistant — Short Day, Travel Ready

Big Smiles; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings, weekends and summers off

School day schedule 8:00–15:00

Health, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling

Full and part time positions

Portable dental equipment

Digital radiography

Job summary

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental program in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to serve underserved children at local schools. The role involves clinical assistance during mobile clinics, digital X-ray imaging, patient records, and on-site sterilization, with daily travel to schools.

The position offers a balanced schedule with a typical day from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., competitive pay ($20–$30 per hour) and a benefits package (health, dental, vision).

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification required.
• 1+ year experience as Dental Assistant.
• 1+ year Digital X-ray Imaging experience.
• Valid driver\'s license and willingness to travel locally.
• Works well with children and adults.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk several flights of stairs.
• Coronal Polishing/Sealant certification.
• X-Ray Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assisting services during mobile dental clinics.
• Perform Digital X-ray Imaging.
• Chart patient records.
• Set up, breakdown and sterilization assistance.
• Travel daily to school sites.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental Assistant experience

X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polishing/Sealant

Valid driverlicense

Travel locally

Team player

Multi-tasking

Lift 50 lbs

Stairs navigation

Tools

Digital X-ray Imaging

Job description

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental program in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to serve underserved children at local schools. The role involves clinical assistance during mobile clinics, digital X-ray imaging, patient records, and on-site sterilization, with daily travel to schools.

The position offers a balanced schedule with a typical day from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., competitive pay ($20–$30 per hour) and a benefits package (health, dental, vision).