full-time 7 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant
CARLSBAD CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
3257 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009
21 - 26/hr
About the Practice
11 Team Members
Dentrix Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
At Carlsbad Children's Dentistry, we believe every child deserves a positive, comfortable dental experience. We're looking for a compassionate, energetic, and detail-oriented RDA to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work alongside our doctors to provide exceptional pediatric dental care while helping children and families feel welcome, safe, and confident at every visit.
If you enjoy working with kids, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about creating healthy smiles, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a variety of pediatric dental procedures, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments.
Help create a fun, positive, and reassuring experience for children and their families throughout each visit.
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring all materials are ready before appointments.
Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral scans while following all radiation safety and infection control protocols.
Accurately document patient treatment and maintain electronic dental records using Dentrix.
Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC compliance.
Assist with inventory management, operatory organization, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked clinical environment.
Support fellow team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative office culture.
Qualifications
Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
Current X-Ray Certification.
CPR/BLS certification.
Previous pediatric dental experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software is a plus.
Strong understanding of infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both children and parents.
Positive attitude, reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy office.
Passion for providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable patient experiences.
Why Join Carlsbad Children's Dentistry?
At Carlsbad Children's Dentistry, we're more than just a dental office, we're a team dedicated to making dentistry fun and stress-free for children while providing outstanding care to every family we serve. We value teamwork, kindness, continuous learning, and professional growth. If you're looking for a supportive workplace where you can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact on young patients, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Free parking
Health savings account
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
If you enjoy working with kids, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about creating healthy smiles, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a variety of pediatric dental procedures, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments.
Help create a fun, positive, and reassuring experience for children and their families throughout each visit.
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring all materials are ready before appointments.
Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral scans while following all radiation safety and infection control protocols.
Accurately document patient treatment and maintain electronic dental records using Dentrix.
Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC compliance.
Assist with inventory management, operatory organization, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked clinical environment.
Support fellow team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative office culture.
Qualifications
Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
Current X-Ray Certification.
CPR/BLS certification.
Previous pediatric dental experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software is a plus.
Strong understanding of infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both children and parents.
Positive attitude, reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy office.
Passion for providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable patient experiences.
Why Join Carlsbad Children's Dentistry?
At Carlsbad Children's Dentistry, we're more than just a dental office, we're a team dedicated to making dentistry fun and stress-free for children while providing outstanding care to every family we serve. We value teamwork, kindness, continuous learning, and professional growth. If you're looking for a supportive workplace where you can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact on young patients, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Free parking
Health savings account
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Customer service
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• CPR Certification
• Teamwork
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• CPR Certification
• Teamwork
About CARLSBAD CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Carlsbad Children's Dentistry is a kid-friendly pediatric dental practice serving children from birth through adolescence since March 2008. Its team of pediatric dentists focuses on preventive care, comfortable first visits, and creating a welcoming, non-threatening environment that helps children develop lifelong oral health habits. The practice also offers pain-free laser dentistry, frenectomies, and non-invasive treatments supporting healthy growth, breathing, and smiles.