Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Join a high-energy, fast-paced orthodontic practice dedicated to creating incredible smiles and memorable patient experiences. The practice offers a supportive, high-performance team culture where team members take ownership, bring positive energy, and support one another. The modern clinical setting combines high-quality patient care with customer service. As a key member of the clinical team, the Registered Dental Assistant provides hands-on orthodontic care, assists with clinical procedures, captures diagnostic records, educates patients and parents, and helps maintain safe, clean, organized treatment areas and efficient patient flow. This role suits an experienced or newly licensed dental assistant who values patient care, clinical excellence, collaboration, and ongoing learning.
Requirements
- Hold an active California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Orthodontic Assistant (OA) permit.
- Have the required X-ray and coronal polishing certifications.
- Be dependable and punctual.
- Be detail-oriented, with high standards for clinical cleanliness and accuracy.
- Communicate clearly and warmly with patients and parents.
- Remain calm, focused, and proactive during busy clinic hours.
- Be a collaborative team player willing to step in where needed.
- Have a solution-focused attitude and commitment to continuous growth and learning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Dental Assistant; newly licensed candidates are also considered.
- A strong interest in direct patient care and guiding patients through smile transformations.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance during orthodontic adjustments, bondings, archwire changes, debonds, and appliance fittings.
- Take diagnostic records, including digital intraoral scans, 3D imaging, photographs, and X-rays.
- Educate patients and parents about treatment progress, oral hygiene, and appliance maintenance.
- Manage sterilization workflows, infection control, and OSHA compliance.
- Prepare, stock, and maintain clean, organized treatment bays between patients.
- Support efficient patient flow and help ensure patients have a positive experience.
Benefits
- Free food and snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
