Overview
Dental Assistant (DA) — $23–$30/Hour | Monthly Bonus Opportunity | 4-5 Days/Week | Friendly, Modern Office
The Lodi Dentist - Lodi, CA
Join a vibrant, patient-first dental office where care and connection go hand-in-hand. At The Lodi Dentist, part of United Dental Corporation, we are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space for patients of all ages—where clinical excellence meets comfort and fun.
We’re looking for a Dental Assistant (DA) who’s compassionate, confident, and ready to make a real difference in our patients’ lives. If you thrive in a positive team setting and love helping others feel at ease in the chair, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Love About This Role
* $25–$30 per hour, based on experience
* Full Time schedule: 4-5 days per week
* No evenings or weekends
* Full benefits package (for 25+ hours/week):
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o 401(k) with 4% match
o Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
* Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling and support
* Voluntary benefits: Pet insurance, identity theft protection, and more
* All PPE provided – safe and compliant workplace
* Continuing education opportunities
What You’ll Do
* Assist the doctor chairside during exams and procedures
* Take impressions, x-rays, and chart notes accurately during patient exams and treatments
* Oversee zoom bleaching and place buttons for Invisalign
* Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain treatment flow
* Use creativity to comfort anxious or pediatric patients
* Maintain treatment rooms and follow sterilization protocols
* Promote dental education and home care to patients and families
* Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure requirements
* Oversee daily schedules, ensuring a smooth patient flow and minimizing wait times
* Effectively manage supply inventory and making timely orders
* Assist with front-office tasks, including gathering consent forms and understanding insurance eligibility
* Active RDA License in the state of California
* 3+ years of dental assisting experience preferred
* Strong clinical, communication, and team skills
* Comfortable with both patient care and front office support
* A positive attitude and the ability to work independently or with a team
* X-Ray Certificate and at least one year of experience
* Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of others, fostering positive relationships, reducing team stress, and contributing to job satisfaction
What We Offer
* 4 to 5 days a week, 7:45 am until 5:00 pm (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays required)
* $25-$30 per hour plus bonus opportunity
* 401(k) and up to a 4% match
* Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays if you work more than 25 hours a week
* Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services
* Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts
* We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment
* Continuing education opportunities
#J-18808-Ljbffr