Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Choice Healthcare Services·Vallejo, California

$22 - $29/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 22 days ago

Practice for this role

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) · $22 - $29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-16% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Vallejo, California ($26.00/hr)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Vallejo, California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 16% below the Vallejo, California median for dental roles.

The Registered Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, and instruments for procedures. They also assist the doctor during treatments, take x-rays, and provide patient education on oral hygiene.

Overview Registered Dental Assistant Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Pay

Range: $21.83-$29.23/hr (based on experience) At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a

CHOICE teammate: Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance Professional and personal growth Experienced leadership support Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities: Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists the doctor in procedures Operated x-ray equipment and takes x-rays Prophy teeth Instructs patients on oral hygiene Chart and treatment plan with doctor Sterilizes instruments Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment Take IO's Charting Sealants, if applicable

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training OR Equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred BIlingual in Spanish, preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: California Registered Dental Assistant License X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required Current BLS certification Sealant Certification

Requirements

Candidates must hold a California Registered Dental Assistant License along with X-Ray, Coronal Polish, Sealant, and BLS certifications. A dental college certification or relevant experience is preferred.

professional certificate
Sterilization
BLS certification
X-ray operation
Patient charting
Prophy
Dental assisting
Sealant application
Oral hygiene instruction

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Professional and personal growth
Experienced leadership support

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $29/hr
Location: Vallejo, California
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Aug 17, 2027
Application: Employer website

California RDA roles value certified experience

In California, Registered Dental Assistant roles are often competitive because employers look for current RDA, radiographic, sealants, and BLS credentials, plus recent hands-on experience and Spanish proficiency. This role is typically in steady demand in busy dental practices serving diverse patient populations. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and tailor your resume to show recent chairside experience; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster.