Experienced Dental Assistant / RDA
OC Healthy Smiles | Costa Mesa, CA
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing exceptional patient care?
At OC Healthy Smiles, we're not just filling a position—we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping patients, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a private practice that believes in doing dentistry the right way.
If you're dependable, motivated, and enjoy working in a positive, fast-paced environment where every team member contributes, we'd love to meet you.
Schedule
- Full-time (Monday–Thursday)
- Four-day work week
- Some shifts begin as early as 7:00 AM
- Some shifts end as late as 7:00 PM
What You'll Be Doing
- Chairside assisting for a wide variety of procedures
- Taking high-quality digital x-rays
- Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining OSHA standards
- Assisting with crowns, fillings, Invisalign, implants, extractions, root canals, and specialty procedures
- Fabricating temporary crowns and taking impressions/scans
- Sterilization and instrument management
- Helping create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish
Who Thrives Here
Our best assistants are:
- Positive, friendly, and genuinely enjoy working with people
- Calm under pressure and able to multitask
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Dependable, punctual, and accountable
- Team players who jump in without being asked
- Excellent communicators with patients and coworkers
- Eager to learn new technology and improve their skills
- Professional in both attitude and appearance
Qualifications
- Current California DA or RDA license (RDA preferred)
- Current X-Ray Certification
- Current CPR Certification
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred
- Experience with digital radiographs and modern dental software
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Four-day work week
- Modern, technology-driven office
- Supportive doctors and team
- Continuing education and growth opportunities
- Long-term career potential—not just another job
Please Apply If...
You enjoy staying busy, take pride in your work, and believe every patient deserves outstanding care.
If you're looking for a positive team where people help one another, communicate well, and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Important
Because of our schedule and commitment to patient care, applicants must live within approximately 10 miles of our Costa Mesa office. Reliable transportation and excellent attendance are required.
When applying, please include a brief note telling us why you're looking for a new opportunity and what you enjoy most about being a dental assistant. Applications without a personalized note may not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
