Registered Dental Assistant - SANTA CRUZ DENTAL GROUP - Santa Cruz, CA

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off We're Hiring: Experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Santa Cruz Dental Group – Santa Cruz, California Full-Time Are you a passionate, reliable, and experienced RDA ready to work alongside an incredible team that truly values patient care, growth, and innovation? Santa Cruz Dental Group is growing, and we’re looking for a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. This is your opportunity to work in a high-tech, multi-specialty dental office that’s setting the standard in comprehensive care — including general dentistry, airway, TMD, and dental sleep medicine. What You’ll Do: Support our doctors chairside in a variety of procedures including restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, and sleep/airway-related cases Set up rooms, maintain sterilization standards, and ensure smooth clinical flow Take diagnostic digital X-rays and intraoral photos Engage confidently with patients to help them feel at ease before, during, and after treatment Maintain accurate and detailed clinical notes and assist with charting Contribute to an organized, energized, and team-focused work culture What We’re Looking For: Current RDA license in the state of California 2+ years of clinical assisting experience preferred Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and dental assisting best practices Excellent communication and time management skills Open to learning advanced workflows in airway and dental sleep medicine (we provide training!) Experience with Dentrix and digital scanning a plus Bonus Points if You Have: Prior experience in airway/TMD/sleep dentistry A strong interest in practice growth, systems, and team-based care Bilingual skills (Spanish) — highly valued! Why You’ll Love It Here: Supportive leadership and team culture — we work hard and laugh harder Access to ongoing training and CE opportunities Competitive pay based on experience Comprehensive benefits package including: – Health and vision insurance – 401(k) with employer match – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Paid time off and holidays Patient-first philosophy in a truly comprehensive care model Schedule & Compensation: Monday–Friday, full-time (specific hours discussed during interview) Competitive hourly rate (DOE) + incentives Ready to Join Our Mission? Send your resume and a short note about why you’re the perfect fit to: camilla@ohlpracticeconsulting.com We can’t wait to meet you and show you why Santa Cruz Dental Group is one of the most dynamic places to grow your career as a dental assistant!

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