Dental Assistant
Poway
Dental Assistant
Full Time • Poway
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Dental Assistant (In-Person)
No RDA License Required
Location: Poway, CA
Practice: The Gentle Dentistry of Poway
Why Join Us
Location: Poway, CA
Practice: The Gentle Dentistry of Poway
Why Join Us
We’re a patient-first dental practice focused on teamwork, growth, and creating a calm, welcoming experience—for both patients and staff. This role is ideal for someone looking to build or continue a career in dentistry without needing an RDA license.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (based on experience)
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth and on-the-job training
- Supportive, well-organized clinical environment
- In-person role with consistent hours
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our in-person clinical team.
This position does NOT require RDA certification.
This position does NOT require RDA certification.
You will support the dentist during procedures, help prepare treatment rooms, assist with patient care, and handle light administrative tasks such as scheduling. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilized instruments
- Assist the dentist during exams and procedures (within scope)
- Take and record patient information and medical history
- Explain basic treatment plans and post-visit instructions
- Follow all infection control, safety, and office protocols
- Assist with appointment scheduling and office flow as needed
Qualifications
- No RDA license required
- Dental assisting experience preferred but not required
- Willingness to learn and follow clinical protocols
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
Who This Role Is Best For
- Intermediate Dental Assistants with 1–3 years of hands-on experience
- Dental assistants comfortable chairside and in a real clinical flow
- Assistants who do not hold an RDA license but have practical experience
- Candidates looking for stability, consistency, and growth in one practice
- Team players who value patient care, organization, and professionalism
Important Note:
All duties will be performed within California’s allowed scope for non-licensed dental assistants, with training and supervision provided.
Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Gentle Dentistry of Poway
Our office is conveniently located on Pomerado Road in Poway and is accessible via all the major roads. We are proud of our office, which fully utilizes the latest in dentistry equipment for Lumineers, teeth whitening and more.
We have a modern sterilization system that surpasses OSHA requirements. Unlike most dental offices, which use tap water that can become contaminated, our office eliminates the possibility of contamination by using distilled water (bottled water) for our dental units.
Our friendly and competent doctors and staff are dedicated to patient comfort and quality of care. We provide the best and latest in dental technology and treatment options.
We provide gentle, family oriented dental care to the adults and children of this community. We utilize the best equipment sterilization techniques available to dentists. In addition to general dentistry and implant dentistry and endodontics (root canal treatments) and other specialists.
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