Dental Assistant I - X-Ray Certified Chairside Pro

Clove Dental; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Dental in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant I to join our team. The role requires current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) certification and 1–3 years of experience. You will assist the dentist, perform chairside duties, take X-rays, and help maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities include patient room setup, instrument preparation, chart entry in Open Dental, and supporting improved clinical efficiency. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate is required.
• 1–3 years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to input treatment plans and maintain charts.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and provide chairside support.
• Capture diagnostic-quality dental X-rays and document images.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials for each patient.
• Disinfect operatories and manage turnover to optimize flow.
• Enter clinical information into Open Dental accurately.
• Stock and organize operatories and communicate supply issues.
• Lead and train Dental Assistant I and Sterilization Technician staff.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray imaging

Open Dental software

Patient care

Sterilization

Clinical documentation

Team coordination

Tools

Open Dental

Dentira

Job description

Clove Dental in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant I to join our team. The role requires current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) certification and 1–3 years of experience. You will assist the dentist, perform chairside duties, take X-rays, and help maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities include patient room setup, instrument preparation, chart entry in Open Dental, and supporting improved clinical efficiency. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.