Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support the dentist during patient examinations and procedures, help maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, and contribute to a positive patient experience from check-in to follow-up. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient procedures
• Assist the dentist during examinations, cleanings, restorations, crowns, extractions, and other dental procedures
• Fabricate, adjust, finish, and cement provisional restorations
• Take digital radiographs in accordance with state regulations
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment using proper infection control procedures
• Update and maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, and e-charts
• Provide patients with instructions for oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Seat, prepare, and comfort patients before and during appointments
• Perform coronal polish on patients as needed
• Monitor inventory and restock dental supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety standards
• Support front office or scheduling tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification or license, as required by state law
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• X-ray, coronal polish certification as required by state regulations
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and procedures
• Familiarity with dental software Eaglesoft, and electronic charting systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Work well with other assistants and staff members

Preferred Skills

• Experience assisting with a wide range of general dental procedures
• Strong patient service mindset
• Ability to multitask and adapt throughout the day
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but not mandatory.

Work Environment

• Clinical dental office setting
• Frequent standing, walking, and light lifting
• Use of personal protective equipment in accordance with safety guidelines

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• coronal polish, sealants and Xray certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Redlands, CA 92373 (Required)

Work Location: In person