Registered Dental Assistant with Extended Functions | RDAEF

Registered Dental Assistant with Extended Functions (RDAEF)

Location: Smile Quest Dental – 6500 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Compensation: $28.00 – $38.00 / hour (Dependent on RDAEF licensing tier, experience, and certifications)

At Smile Quest Dental, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, top-tier dental care to the Rocklin community. Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art technology-including iTero® digital scanners, CBCT imaging, CEREC same-day crowns, and dental lasers-to deliver a seamless experience for our patients. We pride ourselves on a welcoming, collaborative team culture that values excellence and continuous professional growth.

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant with Extended Functions (RDAEF / RDAEF2) to join our growing clinical team. In this role, you will work alongside our dentists to deliver comprehensive care, perform expanded clinical procedures, and ensure our patients enjoy a comfortable, stress-free visit.

• Perform restorative expanded functions within the California Dental Board scope of practice (e.g., placing, contouring, and finishing restorations, taking final impressions, placing cord, and fitting/testing restorations).
• Take digital intraoral scans (iTero®), digital X-rays, and 3D CBCT images.
• Assist dentists in four-handed dentistry across various procedures, including general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical care.
• Fabricate, adjust, and cement provisional/temporary crowns and bridges.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants, topical fluoride, and topical anesthetics.
• Administer coronal polishing and patient oral hygiene instruction.

• Prepare, sterilize, and disinfect treatment rooms and clinical instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Review medical histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for treatment.
• Clearly explain treatment plans, post-operative care, and preventive procedures to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes in the practice management software.

• License: Active California RDAEF (or RDAEF2) license in good standing.
• Certifications: Active CPR/BLS certification. California Dental Radiation Safety (X-ray) certification. Coronal Polish and Pit & Fissure Sealant certifications.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience as an RDAEF preferred (experienced RDAs currently completing RDAEF programs are encouraged to apply).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with digital workflows (scanners, digital X-rays, paperless charts). Experience with CEREC or Dentrix is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, strong attention to detail, and a warm, empathetic bedside manner.

• Competitive Pay: $28.00 – $38.00/hour (commensurate with RDAEF category/experience)
• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan;
  Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays;
  In-house dental perks for team members and immediate family (Quest Care / employee discounts);
  Continuing Education (CE) support and career advancement opportunities