Dental Assistant

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Minimum 5 Years

We are an established, patient-focused dental practice in Albany seeking a highly skilled and dependable Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for an experienced RDA who is confident working independently, takes pride in providing excellent patient care, and helps the clinical day run efficiently. We are open to full time-time and part-time candidates.

Schedule

Our office is open Monday - Thursday 8-5pm and looking to open Fridays.

Compensation

$32-$36 per hour, depending on experience, clinical skills, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current California RDA license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of dental assisting experience
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Experience with restorative dentistry, crown and bridge procedures, impressions or digital scanning, temporary crowns, and sterilization
• Current infection-control, dental-practice-act, CPR, and radiology certifications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable anticipating the dentist’s needs and keeping procedures on schedule
• Reliable, professional, punctual, and able to work independently
• Friendly and reassuring with patients
• Eaglesoft experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled chairside assistance during general and restorative dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Take diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
• Take impressions or digital scans and fabricate temporary restorations
• Follow all infection-control and sterilization protocols
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Monitor supplies and help keep the clinical area organized
• Clearly explain procedures and postoperative instructions to patients
• Work collaboratively with the dentist, hygienists, and administrative team

We have a friendly, professional office and value excellent patient care, teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who wants to become a trusted and valued member of our practice.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief description of your dental assisting experience, availability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid RDA (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, CA 94706 (Required)

Work Location: In person