Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) – Full-Time

Foothill Dental Care | Los Altos, CA

Pay: $25–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, half-day
Position: Full-time, in-person

About Us

Foothill Dental Care is a family dental practice in Los Altos dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment.

We are a friendly group of people who genuinely enjoy working together. We value teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and a peaceful workplace where everyone feels supported and appreciated. We believe that when our team works well together, our patients receive better care and have a better experience.

We are looking for a dental assistant or registered dental assistant who shares these values and wants to become a valued, long-term member of our team.

What You'll Do

• Provide excellent chairside assistance during a variety of general dental procedures.
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and well cared for throughout their visits.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment before procedures and ensure rooms are ready for the next patient.
• Take dental X-rays and perform coronal polishing within the scope of your certification and applicable California regulations.
• Follow proper sterilization, infection control, and workplace safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient records.
• Anticipate the dentist's needs and work proactively to keep procedures running efficiently.
• Coordinate with the dentist, hygienists, and front office team to maintain a smooth patient flow and keep the schedule on track.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked clinical environment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Current California RDA license for candidates applying as an RDA, or appropriate qualifications for a dental assistant position.
• Required: Valid certifications for dental X-rays and coronal polishing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• A strong commitment to infection control, sterilization, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, professional demeanor.
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to help coworkers.
• A genuine commitment to high-quality patient care and patient comfort.
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive, respectful attitude.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and help maintain an efficient clinical workflow.

Experience

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred, but not required.
• We are willing to train and teach the right candidate who has a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive team.
• Experience with four-handed dentistry, digital dental X-rays, electronic charting, and dental practice management software is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation: $32–$40, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Monthly stipend to help with health-related and other general expenses.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• A consistent weekday schedule with no regular evening or weekend shifts.
• Friday half-days, allowing you to start your weekend earlier.
• A friendly, collaborative team that values mutual respect and a peaceful work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a practice that prioritizes quality dentistry and long-term patient relationships.

Our Ideal Teammate

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, treats patients and coworkers with kindness, and understands that great dentistry depends on a team working together.

The right person communicates openly, stays calm when the schedule gets busy, follows infection control procedures consistently, and takes initiative to help the day run smoothly. We value a willingness to learn, support one another, and contribute to a workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work.

If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us about yourself, your experience, and what you value most in a workplace.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person