Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant (DA)

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant (DA)
Smile Santa Maria Dental – Santa Maria, CA
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Monthly Production & Performance Bonus
Join a Growing, Modern Dental Practice
Smile Santa Maria Dental is looking for an experienced, motivated RDA or Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are a busy, modern general dental practice providing a wide range of comprehensive dentistry, including restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, endodontics, oral surgery, implants, and cosmetic procedures.

We are looking for someone who is skilled, efficient, dependable, organized, and genuinely enjoys dentistry and patient care.

We value excellent team members and believe strong performance should be rewarded. We offer competitive compensation along with a monthly production and performance bonus program, creating excellent earning potential as the practice continues to grow.

Compensation & Benefits
$23–$33 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and clinical skills
Monthly Production & Performance Bonus — Up to $800/month
Excellent earning potential for experienced, high-performing team members
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Full-time, stable position
Opportunity for long-term growth within the practice
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is an experienced RDA/DA who can work efficiently in a busy clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient care.

Preferred skills include:
Experience as an RDA or Dental Assistant in a general dental practice
Ability to take FMX, digital X-rays, panoramic X-rays, and CBCT scans efficiently and accurately
Experience with intraoral digital scanning
Strong chairside assisting skills
Comfortable assisting with a variety of procedures, including:
Restorative dentistry
Crown and bridge procedures
Endodontics
Extractions and oral surgery
Implant procedures
Familiarity with Open Dental
Ability to enter treatment plans accurately
Good understanding of dental terminology and procedures
Strong infection-control and sterilization knowledge
Ability to prepare operatories efficiently and anticipate the doctor's needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Professional and friendly communication with patients
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Spanish-speaking is strongly preferred and is a significant plus for this position.

The Person Who Will Do Well Here
Technical skills are important, but personality and work ethic matter just as much.

We are looking for someone who:
Takes pride in doing excellent work
Is efficient without sacrificing quality
Is proactive and doesn't need to be reminded of every task
Enjoys learning and improving
Treats patients with kindness, patience, and professionalism
Communicates well with the doctor and other team members
Helps the team when needed
Brings a positive, professional attitude to work
Is looking for a stable, long-term position where excellent performance is recognized and rewarded
Why Join Smile Santa Maria Dental?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental assistant who wants to be an important part of a growing practice rather than simply filling an assisting position.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced dentist performing a broad range of procedures and continue developing your clinical skills.

We are building a high-quality, professional, supportive team, and we are selective about finding people who share those values.

If you are an experienced RDA/DA who is confident in your clinical abilities, takes pride in patient care, and wants a position with competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term growth potential, we would like to meet you.

Apply through Indeed with your current resume.

Preferred Experience
Dental assisting: 2+ years preferred
Open Dental experience preferred
Digital scanning experience preferred
Oral surgery/endodontic assisting experience preferred
Language
English required
Spanish preferred
License/Certification
California RDA license preferred
For DA: Current applicable certifications required based on position and duties
Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Work Location: In person