Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant

Do you enjoy working as part of a team and helping patients feel comfortable and cared for? As a chairside assistant, you play a key role in both the patient experience and the overall flow of the day. Your ability to stay organized, anticipate needs, and support your team helps create a calm, efficient environment that patients can trust.

Mitchell Family Dentistry is a well-established and respected practice in Alameda. Our clinical team works closely together to deliver high-quality care while maintaining a steady, well-coordinated pace throughout the day.

We're seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant who values consistency, teamwork, and accountability. If you take pride in contributing to a smooth, well-run clinical day and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, you'll fit in well here.

Key Responsibilities in This Role

• Provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a range of procedures
• Anticipate provider needs by preparing instruments, materials, and trays in advance
• Set up and break down operatories with a strong focus on efficiency and infection control protocols
• Capture digital X-rays and assist with intraoral scanning when needed
• Accurately document patient care and support real-time charting (chairside scribing)
• Help coordinate a smooth clinical flow across multiple providers and operatories
• Enhance patient comfort through clear communication and a reassuring chairside presence
• Maintain equipment, instruments, and inventory to ensure daily operational readiness

Qualifications & Experience for Success in This Role

• At least 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant in a general dentistry setting
• Proficiency with dental practice management systems (EagleSoft experience highly preferred)
• Active RDA license with current X-ray and Coronal Polishing certifications
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and comfortable assisting multiple providers throughout the day
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, chairside charting and clinical scribing
• High attention to detail with the ability to listen, assist, and document simultaneously
• Dependable team player with a consistent and proactive approach to responsibilities
• Effective communication skills with a calm, professional chairside presence

Compensation $30 - $35 hourly About Mitchell Family Dentistry

Mitchell Family Dentistry is a well-established, respected practice in the Alameda community. We care for a long-standing patient base and take pride in providing thoughtful, high-quality dentistry in a supportive and professional environment.

Our team is experienced, collaborative, and committed to keeping the day running smoothly for both patients and each other. We value clear communication, consistency, and a shared sense of responsibility in our work.

This is a practice where people take pride in what they do, support one another, and contribute to a positive, well-run clinical environment.

We look forward to finding the right fit and meeting you soon. Thank you for considering our practice as you explore your next opportunity.