Registered Dental Assistant (RDA / RDAEF)

About Vacaville Dental Care

Vacaville Dental Care is an owner-led private practice in the Vacaville Commons on Harbison Drive, providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic care. Our goal is to be the highest-quality dental practice in Vacaville — in our clinical work, in the experience we give every patient, and in the team we build.

The position

We are seeking an accomplished Registered Dental Assistant (RDA or RDAEF) to join our clinical team. The right candidate takes pride in precise, efficient chairside work, anticipates the dentist's needs, and earns patients' trust through clear, caring communication. You will practice to the full scope of your license.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside across restorative, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic procedures
• Prepare operatories, instruments and materials so each procedure runs smoothly
• Take radiographs and intraoral images; seat patients and review medical histories
• Perform RDA duties such as coronal polishing and provisional crowns, and sealants if certified
• RDAEFs: perform extended functions within your license, such as cord retraction, final impressions and restorations
• Maintain sterilization and infection control to Dental Board of California and Cal/OSHA standards
• Explain post-operative instructions and keep patients informed and comfortable throughout treatment

Qualifications

• Current California RDA or RDAEF license in good standing (required)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 2+ years of chairside experience preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail and a calm, confident chairside manner
• Polished, professional communication with patients and colleagues
• Dependable, organized and committed to continuous improvement

Compensation and benefits

• $23–$33 per hour, based on experience and licensure; RDAEFs and experienced RDAs are paid toward the top of the range
• Hourly, with overtime pay under California law
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of pay after one year of employment
• Paid holidays after 90 days, paid time off, and 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• Reduced-cost dental care for employees

Schedule

Full-time position, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch (32 hours per week). Immediate start.

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume. Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief phone interview, followed by a paid working interview.

Vacaville Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person