Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (DA)
$23–$30/Hour | Monthly Bonus Opportunity | 4-5 Days/Week | Friendly, Modern Office
The Lodi Dentist - Lodi, CA

Join a vibrant, patient-first dental office where care and connection go hand-in-hand. At The Lodi Dentist, part of United Dental Corporation, we are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space for patients of all ages—where clinical excellence meets comfort and fun.

We’re looking for a Dental Assistant (DA) who’s compassionate, confident, and ready to make a real difference in our patients’ lives. If you thrive in a positive team setting and love helping others feel at ease in the chair, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Love About This Role

• $25–$30 per hour, based on experience
• Full Time schedule: 4-5 days per week
• No evenings or weekends
• Full benefits package (for 25+ hours/week):
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling and support
• Voluntary benefits: Pet insurance, identity theft protection, and more

• All PPE provided – safe and compliant workplace
• Continuing education opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Assist the doctor chairside during exams and procedures
• Take impressions, x-rays, and chart notes accurately during patient exams and treatments.
• Oversee zoom bleaching and place buttons for Invisalign.
• Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain treatment flow
• Use creativity to comfort anxious or pediatric patients
• Maintain treatment rooms and follow sterilization protocols
• Promote dental education and home care to patients and families
• Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure requirements

• Oversee daily schedules, ensuring a smooth patient flow and minimizing wait times.
• Effectively manage supply inventory and making timely orders.
• Assist with front-office tasks, including gathering consent forms and understanding insurance eligibility

Requirements

• Active RDA License in the state of California
• 3+ years of dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and team skills
• Comfortable with both patient care and front office support
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently or with a team
• X-Ray Certificate and at least one year of experience.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of others, fostering positive relationships, reducing team stress, and contributing to job satisfaction

Benefits

What We Offer:

• 4 to 5 days a week, 7:45 am until 5:00 pm (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays required)
• $25-$30 per hour plus bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays of you work more than 25 hours a week.
• Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts.
• We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
• Continuing education opportunities.

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