Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description Job Description Your Future Starts Here at Chapa-De Indian Health At Chapa-De Indian Health, we're more than a dental clinic — we're a community. We believe in empowering smiles, uplifting people, and creating pathways for those who want to make a lasting impact. Even if we don't have an opening today, we're always looking to connect with passionate Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) who are eager to grow their careers and serve our patients with compassion and cultural respect. Why Connect with us? Have a career conversation with a Chapa-De Talent Acquisition Specialist who can help you explore your future fit within our organization. Stay connected as new Dental Assistant and RDA positions become available. Plan your next step — whether you're a recent graduate, currently in a program, or an experienced professional ready for change. Join a community that values teamwork, service, and growth. Salary Range: DA: $23.00 - $25.80 per hour, DOE RDA I (1-4 years): $24.55 - $25.85 per hour, DOE RDA II (5-9 years): $27.35 - $31.73 per hour, DOE RDA III (10+ years): $30.50 - $35.55 per hour, DOE Higher compensation may be available for a candidate with advanced skills directly related to the applied for role. Benefit Highlights: Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for employee and 80% for dependents. 17 days PTO per year, 11 Paid Holidays, 8+ Sick Days (1 hour for every 30 hours worked) Retirement Plan with 6% match Who We're Looking For Currently enrolled in or completed an accredited Dental Assisting program. Hold (or plan to obtain) an RDA license in California. Passionate about providing high-quality, culturally informed care to diverse communities. Bring positivity, professionalism, and a heart for service to every patient interaction. About Us: Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low-income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA. Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473)