Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Concord, CA

At a private dental and orthodontic practice in Concord, CA, the dental assistant is not just there to help the doctor. You are a clinical partner who makes excellent dentistry possible. Your preparedness, clinical awareness, and consistency directly affect the pace of the day, the quality of care, and how comfortable patients feel.
We believe the best assistants combine technical skill with urgency, calmness, and genuine care for people. This is also a chance to be part of a team and practice that is pushing dentistry forward — including clear aligner / ortho workflows — if you are open to feedback and growth.
This is a half-day afternoon-only role for someone who wants focused clinical time without a full-day schedule.
Schedule: Half-day afternoons only, Monday–Thursday.
Pay: $26–$32 per hour, depending on experience.
Spanish fluent required.
RDA preferred — we will consider strong dental assistants without RDA who are coachable and reliable.
In this role, you will:
• Assist chairside efficiently during restorative and other clinical procedures
• Prepare rooms, instruments, materials, and trays with excellence
• Take radiographs, photos, impressions or scans as needed
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, and operatory organization
• Support patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
• Help the doctor stay on schedule through anticipation and clear communication
• Contribute to a calm, polished, team-first clinical environment
You may be a fit if you are fast, reliable, organized, clinically aware, open to feedback and growth, and take pride in helping the team perform at a high level. Dental assisting experience required. California RDA preferred. Spanish fluent required.
To apply: Apply through the job post. Include afternoon availability.