Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Company: MCHC Health Centers
Location: Ukiah
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Make a difference in your community — join the MCHC
dental team! At Mendocino Community Health Centers (MCHC), you'll
join a team that values Compassion, Integrity, and Service. We
offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative
culture, and the chance to be part of something bigger - improving
lives through healthcare. MCHC is seeking a dedicated and
compassionate Dental Assistant/RDA to support our mission of
providing compassionate, high-quality care to the people in our
community. If you're passionate about dental health, thrive in a
team-oriented environment, and are committed to excellence, we want
to meet you! What You'll Do: * Provide chairside and clinical
support during exams and procedures * Take impressions for models
and denture appliances * Place and remove rubber dams or other
isolation devices * Ensure patient comfort and safety during
appointments; communicate observations to the dentist * Assist in
discussing treatment plans with patients and act as a liaison
between provider and patient * Educate patients on proper oral
hygiene and care * Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms in
compliance with infection control standards We Offer a Cadillac
Benefits Package : * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Paid
Time off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays * Life Insurance * 401(k) with
up to 4% Employer Match * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) *
Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLRP *
Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to
$4,000/year) Apply today to join a team that values your skills and
supports your professional growth while making a lasting impact in
the lives of others. Requirements: For Dental Assistant: * High
School Diploma or GED * CPR Certification * 8-Hour Infection
Control Certificate * Willing and able to travel to other MCHC
sites for trainings, meetings, and/or to cover shifts as needed.
Preferred: * Experience working in a dental office with Electronic
Health Records (EHR) * Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent) *
California X-ray License For Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) : *
High School Diploma or GED * California Registered Dental Assistant
(RDA) License * CPR Certification * California X-ray License *
Coronal Polish Certificate * Sealant Certificate * Willing and able
to travel to other MCHC sites for trainings, meetings, and/or to
cover shifts as needed. Preferred: * Experience working in a dental
office with Electronic Health Records (EHR) * Bilingual in English
and Spanish (fluent) Compensation details: 23-30 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: MCHC Health Centers, Santa Rosa , Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Healthcare , Ukiah, California
