Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant at Embarcadero Dentistry summary:

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) sought for a full-time role in a multi-specialty dental practice supporting periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery and general dentistry. Responsibilities include chairside assisting for surgeries and procedures, taking digital X-rays/scans, sterilization, charting, patient instruction, and maintaining OSHA/infection-control compliance. Requires active CA RDA license, CPR/BLS certification, strong communication, multitasking, and offers competitive pay plus benefits (medical, dental, 401k, PTO).

🦷 Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Multi-Specialty Dental Office

Position Type: Full-Time

About Our Practice
We are a well-established, team-oriented multi-specialty dental office providing high-quality care in periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and general dentistry. Our practice combines advanced technology with a warm, patient-centered environment. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support our team.

Position Overview
The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable assisting across multiple specialties. You will work closely with our periodontist, orthodontist, oral surgeon and general dentists to help deliver exceptional clinical care and a great patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for periodontal surgeries, scaling procedures, implant placements, orthodontic adjustments, oral surgery set up and proedures and general dentistry treatments
• Preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments and operatories
• Taking high-quality digital X-rays, impressions, photos, and/or intraoral scans
• Assisting with charting, treatment notes, and maintaining accurate patient records
• Providing pre- and post-operative instructions to patients
• Ensuring smooth patient flow and supporting the clinical team as needed
• Maintaining compliance with OSHA and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of CA.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience in periodontics, orthodontics and/or oral surgery preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to three strong specialties and advanced dental technology

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Bonuses

Compensation:

• $25-$32/hour

Keywords:

Registered Dental Assistant, RDA, chairside assisting, dental sterilization, digital X-rays, intraoral scans, periodontics assistant, oral surgery assistant, CPR BLS, infection control OSHA