Registered Dental Assistant

Posted: 22-Feb-26

Location: San Francisco, California

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 88079BR

Duration will be approximately three months. Includes optional medical benefits, holiday pay and sick leave accrual.

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Orthodontic faculty and residents with patient care.The assistant is responsible of the set up and cleaning up of the dental operatories, taking dental impressions (alignate and digital), taking x-rays, uploading records, sterilizing instruments, monitoring supplies, inventory, and assisting front desk with patient flow in clinic.

Clinical & Chairside Assisting

• Assist Orthodontic residents and faculty with patient care, including exams and orthodontic procedures
• Provide chairside assistance during cementation of bands and brackets, debanding, and impressions
• Perform orthodontic procedures within the scope of RDA licensure
• Prepare operatories for examinations and orthodontic procedures
• Set up and break down operatories in accordance with clinic policies and procedures
• Set up instrument trays appropriate for each procedure
• Ensure all instrumentation is cleaned and sterilized per established infection control policies
• Maintain cleanliness of operatories and clinical areas
• Ensure operatories are fully stocked and replenish supplies as needed

Laboratory & Case Management

• Track scans and impressions sent to laboratories
• Review patient schedules two weeks in advance to confirm receipt of lab cases prior to appointments
• Follow up on lab cases, including Invisalign cases
• Communicate with the Front Desk regarding rescheduling needs in advance
• Pour models and construct Essix retainers
• Maintain laboratory and stock room areas

Radiology

• Take periapical, full-mouth panoramic, cephalometric radiographs, and 3D CBCT scans
• Perform radiology procedures in compliance with patient safety and exposure protocols
• Upload and download radiographic images into imaging systems
• Maintain radiology equipment and report any equipment issues

Records & Imaging Support

• Upload photos, scans, and X-rays into imaging and aligner software
• Download and prepare patient records for release to the Front Desk
• Ensure accurate documentation and image management

Equipment & Supply Management

• Order supplies as needed
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance
• Report equipment failures promptly

Administrative & Team Support

• Assist the Front Desk with patient flow as needed
• Maintain professional interpersonal relationships in alignment with UCSF PRIDE Values
• Support initiatives aligned with the School of Dentistry True North Strategic Vision, including participation in training and staying current with new equipment and technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned by clinic management

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html