13,493 Senior Dental Assistant jobs in the United States

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players making a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Under the clinical supervision of the dentist and the administrative supervision of the clinic manager, the Registered Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist in the concept of four handed dentistry and prepare patients for service delivery.

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities and assist chair side in the concept of four handed dentistry including but not limited to impressions, applying non-aerosol and topical agents, applying topical fluoride, removing post-extractions and periodontal dressings and sutures, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide, placing and removing rubber dams and removing matrices for restorative procedures
• Maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to operatories; coordinate the activities of several operatories through proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs
• Operate x-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Process images and arrange in format as appropriate.

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent with post high school vocational/specialized training
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Certification of Completion of Registered Dental Assistant Exam
• Coronal Polishing Certificate
• Radiation Safety Certificate
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Operational experience with x-ray machine, sterilizing equipment, ultrasonic equipment, laboratory equipment and other dental practice related equipment
• Minimum two years' experience working as a registered dental assistant in a high volume dental practice
• Availability and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours when requested

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of the full range of professional dental duties in connection with treatment of dental diseases and dental health problems of usual difficulty
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery
• Proven ability to put patients at ease and give clear understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and the ability to use that knowledge in assisting clients with accessing necessary health care services
• Knowledge of the operational aspects of Medi-Cal, CHDP, private insurance and government programs which pay for dental services
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• DA - $23.00 - $5.00
• RDA - 25.00 - 29.00

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Responsibilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Dental Assistant Qualifications / Skills:

We’re Tend — Dental Done Differently.

Tend was founded to make going to the dentist something people actually look forward to. We blend thoughtfully designed studios, top-tier clinical care, advanced technology, and a hospitality-driven mindset to create a dental experience that’s human, personalized, and exceptional from start to finish.

Since launching in 2019, we’ve delivered care to over 100,000 patients across New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, and Nashville. With thousands of five-star reviews and over 650 passionate team members, Tend is one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated dental brands in the country — and we’re just getting started.

Whether you’re delivering care in our studios or supporting our growth behind the scenes, every role at Tend contributes to reimagining the future of dental health — for patients and for the people who care for them.

We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for values-driven, mission-aligned talent to grow with us.

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio. You’ll provide chairside support for a wide range of procedures, maintain sterilization and safety protocols, and help keep the flow of the studio running smoothly. Our model is built for driven dental assistants: those who want to grow clinically, collaborate with an energized team, and be rewarded for high performance. You’ll be part of a supportive, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment, following OSHA and CDC infection control standards
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Anticipate the needs of providers and teammates to keep studio flow efficient and effective
• Collaborate with your team to hit studio performance goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with modern technology and workflows

Who You Are

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.

Tend Values:

• Tend to Others – Deliver outstanding patient care and seamless chairside support. You put the patient and your team first, anticipating needs in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead – Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems, uphold safety standards, and raise the bar for studio excellence.
• Savor the Ride – Celebrate wins, stay resilient in busy or challenging moments, and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences – Welcome and value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and feedback. Communicate with empathy, respect, and trust.
• Rooted in Growth – Seek ongoing learning and skill development—for yourself and for the strength of your team.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Adapt in the Moment – Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift, patients need extra reassurance, or priorities change unexpectedly.
• Contribute to Team Success – Work seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, and teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting others to meet shared goals.
• Communicate with Clarity – Listen actively, explain information clearly, and adapt your style to meet the needs of patients and teammates.

What You Have

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while assisting with dental procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments precisely
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here’s how we’ve got you covered at Tend:

Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.

We’re Tend — Dental Done Differently.

Tend was founded to make going to the dentist something people actually look forward to. We blend thoughtfully designed studios, top-tier clinical care, advanced technology, and a hospitality-driven mindset to create a dental experience that’s human, personalized, and exceptional from start to finish.

Since launching in 2019, we’ve delivered care to over 100,000 patients across New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, and Nashville. With thousands of five-star reviews and over 650 passionate team members, Tend is one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated dental brands in the country — and we’re just getting started.

Whether you’re delivering care in our studios or supporting our growth behind the scenes, every role at Tend contributes to reimagining the future of dental health — for patients and for the people who care for them.

We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for values-driven, mission-aligned talent to grow with us.

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio. You’ll provide chairside support for a wide range of procedures, maintain sterilization and safety protocols, and help keep the flow of the studio running smoothly. Our model is built for driven dental assistants: those who want to grow clinically, collaborate with an energized team, and be rewarded for high performance. You’ll be part of a supportive, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment, following OSHA and CDC infection control standards
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Anticipate the needs of providers and teammates to keep studio flow efficient and effective
• Collaborate with your team to hit studio performance goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with modern technology and workflows

Who You Are

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.

Tend Values:

• Tend to Others – Deliver outstanding patient care and seamless chairside support. You put the patient and your team first, anticipating needs in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead – Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems, uphold safety standards, and raise the bar for studio excellence.
• Savor the Ride – Celebrate wins, stay resilient in busy or challenging moments, and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences – Welcome and value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and feedback. Communicate with empathy, respect, and trust.
• Rooted in Growth – Seek ongoing learning and skill development—for yourself and for the strength of your team.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Adapt in the Moment – Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift, patients need extra reassurance, or priorities change unexpectedly.
• Contribute to Team Success – Work seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, and teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting others to meet shared goals.
• Communicate with Clarity – Listen actively, explain information clearly, and adapt your style to meet the needs of patients and teammates.

What You Have

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while assisting with dental procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments precisely
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here’s how we’ve got you covered at Tend:

Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.

We’re Tend — Dental Done Differently.

Tend was founded to make going to the dentist something people actually look forward to. We blend thoughtfully designed studios, top-tier clinical care, advanced technology, and a hospitality-driven mindset to create a dental experience that’s human, personalized, and exceptional from start to finish.

Since launching in 2019, we’ve delivered care to over 100,000 patients across New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, and Nashville. With thousands of five-star reviews and over 650 passionate team members, Tend is one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated dental brands in the country — and we’re just getting started.

Whether you’re delivering care in our studios or supporting our growth behind the scenes, every role at Tend contributes to reimagining the future of dental health — for patients and for the people who care for them.

We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for values-driven, mission-aligned talent to grow with us.

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio. You’ll provide chairside support for a wide range of procedures, maintain sterilization and safety protocols, and help keep the flow of the studio running smoothly. Our model is built for driven dental assistants: those who want to grow clinically, collaborate with an energized team, and be rewarded for high performance. You’ll be part of a supportive, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment, following OSHA and CDC infection control standards
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Anticipate the needs of providers and teammates to keep studio flow efficient and effective
• Collaborate with your team to hit studio performance goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with modern technology and workflows

Who You Are

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.

Tend Values:

• Tend to Others – Deliver outstanding patient care and seamless chairside support. You put the patient and your team first, anticipating needs in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead – Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems, uphold safety standards, and raise the bar for studio excellence.
• Savor the Ride – Celebrate wins, stay resilient in busy or challenging moments, and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences – Welcome and value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and feedback. Communicate with empathy, respect, and trust.
• Rooted in Growth – Seek ongoing learning and skill development—for yourself and for the strength of your team.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Adapt in the Moment – Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift, patients need extra reassurance, or priorities change unexpectedly.
• Contribute to Team Success – Work seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, and teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting others to meet shared goals.
• Communicate with Clarity – Listen actively, explain information clearly, and adapt your style to meet the needs of patients and teammates.

What You Have

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while assisting with dental procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments precisely
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, interpret radiographs, and operate clinical equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here’s how we’ve got you covered at Tend:

Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.