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

• 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

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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