Registered Dental Assistant- Float
- BLS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $29.99–$43.48 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in California post a median of $28 an hour, the middle half $25–$32.98, across 44 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in California earn a median of $24.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
At TrueCare, we believe that everyone deserves access to excellent healthcare. For over 50 years we have been helping patients and families have timely, affordable, and expert healthcare. Joining us is just a click away. Health inside. Welcome in.
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities? Join our mission-driven team as a Registered Dental Assistant Float and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients who need it most.
Your Role & Impact
As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will assist the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The RDA is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA education program.
- Current California Registered Dental Assistant License (Coronal Polish/X-ray/Sealants) - Pit & Fissure Sealants must be completed by first license renewal
- Current BLS Certification from American Heart Association
- Infection Control Certificate
- California Dental Practice Act Certificate
- Current California Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials and medications used during dental procedures.
- Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery.
- Availability to work outside of normal shifts (e.g., 8am to 5pm) and on Saturdays.
- Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word, and with electronic health record data entry.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Why Join Us
We’re a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to making quality care accessible for everyone. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Provide care that truly impacts the community
- Grow your skills through continuing education
- Work with a collaborative, supportive team
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
Join us in creating healthier smiles and healthier communities!
The pay range for this role is $29.99 to $43.48 on an hourly basis.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
From TrueCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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