Float Registered Dental Assistant – East Bakersfield Dental Center

Job overview

The Float Registered Dental Assistant role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, paying $26–$30.50 per hour. Clinica Sierra Vista is a federally qualified health center serving urban, rural, and agricultural communities and patients from diverse backgrounds. Working under a dentist’s direct supervision, the assistant supports chairside dental procedures, patient preparation, radiography, infection control, and sterilization. The float role also helps with dental reception duties, supporting patient flow and the clinic’s delivery of care.

What you'll do

• Assist the dentist chairside and prepare treatment rooms and trays
• seat and prepare patients
• operate dental radiography equipment
• apply topical agents and remove dressings
• ensure treatment and visit information is recorded
• follow infection-control, privacy, radiology, and sterilization policies
• fill in for dental reception duties as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

float registered dental assistant

east bakersfield dental center

clinica sierra vista

bakersfield ca

full-time

onsite

dental assisting

chairside assisting

dental radiography

sterilization

california rda license

$26–$30.50 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage
• vacation days
• wellness plan and health club discounts
• continuing education assistance
• 403(b) with company matching.

Why this role

The posting requires a California Registered Dental Assistant license, a sealant certificate, and state radiological certification; two years of experience is preferred.

About the employer

Clinica Sierra Vista is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.