Senior Dental Assistant: Chairside Expert & Clinic Flow Lead

Clove Dental; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Dental in Camarillo, CA seeks a Dental Assistant III to support dentists with chairside duties, X-ray intake, and patient care. You will enter treatment plans into Open Dental, help maintain operatory flow and ensure clean, stocked rooms.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient comfort in a busy clinical environment. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, taking diagnostic X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and supporting leadership in workflows.

Qualifications

• Current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate is required.
• Experience with chairside assistance and dental procedures.
• Ability to input treatment plans into charts and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and input treatment plans into charts.
• Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays and document images.
• Prepare operatories and maintain stock and supplies.
• Support intraoral scanning, impressions, and clinical photography.
• Drive efficient clinical flow and keep providers on time.
• Train and support junior staff on workflows and standards.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray imaging

Treatment plan input

Operatory turnover

Open Dental charting

Tools

Dentira

Open Dental

Job description

Clove Dental in Camarillo, CA seeks a Dental Assistant III to support dentists with chairside duties, X-ray intake, and patient care. You will enter treatment plans into Open Dental, help maintain operatory flow and ensure clean, stocked rooms.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient comfort in a busy clinical environment. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, taking diagnostic X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and supporting leadership in workflows.