Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Orthodontic Assistant (OAP)

Job overview

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Orthodontic Assistant (OAP) role is onsite in Rancho Cordova, CA, for two days per week, with the possibility of additional workdays in the future. Pay is $23–$33 per hour based on experience. Gold River Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice. The clinical assistant supports patient care and practice operations under orthodontist supervision. Clinical records, infection control, instrument sterilization, and administrative support help the practice deliver organized orthodontic care.

What you'll do

• Assist with clinical patient care under orthodontist supervision
• take diagnostic records including cephalometric and panoramic images, photos, digital scans, and CBCT
• maintain infection control
• sterilize instruments and perform routine equipment maintenance
• handle laboratory tasks such as digital lab orders or 3D printing clear retainers
• maintain organization and inventory
• schedule patients
• assist with outreach and marketing events and front-office duties
• take after-hours emergency calls as requested by the practice owner.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dental assistant

orthodontic assistant

orthodontics

part-time

rancho cordova ca

gold river orthodontics

patient care

cbct

infection control

after-hours emergency calls

$23–$33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick leave
• option to participate in a retirement plan.

Why this role

Part-time, two days per week initially; future increases in workdays may be possible.

About the employer

Gold River Orthodontics is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.