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Registered Dental Assistant

San Clemente Dental Studio
San Clemente, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Registered Dental Assistant Job Description

We have an opening in our office for a long-term Registered Dental Assistant must have minimum of 5-7 yrs experience with X-Ray license is a must. We are located in beautiful San Clemente California. Dr. Johnson has been taking great care of our patients for over 15 years at this location. We strive on being the best and providing a positive welcoming environment for our patients and our staff. Come Join our team!

We are looking for a friendly, experienced, confident, outgoing, positive team player that possess excellent organization skills, attention to detail, clinical skills, leadership skills, and makes sure all our patients get the best possible care. We are a small but very busy office with three hygienists and two dentists for general dentistry. We need a registered dental assistant that can be confident in their work and takes great care of our patients with a friendly attitude.

PAY: Pay Rate $28 per hour

Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-5:30PM

In addition to an opportunity for a successful dental career, we offer great benefits which include 401K for full time, paid time off, Paid holidays.

Job Requirements:

RDA license required

X-ray certified required

Current CPR Certification

Knowledgeable on Dental Software

Responsibilities

  • Welcome all patients in the dental office.
  • Review Patient charts and medical history.
  • Entering treatment plans with doctor.
  • Perform all RDA required function.
  • Friendly chair-side manner, and confidence.
  • Follow OSHA requirements.
  • Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring they are comfortable.
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed for procedures.
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
  • Assist Hygienists with charting, occasionally with new patients we have implemented AI to our office.
  • Take Digital X-ray's for patients. "Dexis"
  • Must be a team player, friendly and dedicated to the success of the practice.
  • Assist dentists through 4-handed dentistry.
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
  • Take PVS impressions and digital scans with IMedit scanner.
  • Check-in Lab cases according to patient appointments.
  • Check patient clear aligner cases online.
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
  • Maintain accurate patient records.
  • Assisting with fillings, crowns, implants, etc.
  • Communicate patient needs with the front office.

Skills

  • Proven experience as registered dental assistant
  • Reliable
  • Dependable
  • Exceptional clinical skills
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience:

  • Registered dental assisting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28

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