Senior Dental Assistant & Clinic Flow Lead

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

Job summary

Clove Dental in California is seeking a Dental Assistant III to support dentists with chairside procedures, X-ray imaging, and patient preparation. The role emphasizes efficient clinical flow, accurate charting in Open Dental, and maintaining stocked operatories while delivering a warm patient experience.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments with Dentira, assisting during procedures, capturing diagnostic X-rays, organizing labs, and contributing to a smooth practice operation.

Qualifications

• Current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate is required.
• Minimum requirement: 4 years above (experience).

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and input treatment plans into charts.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate provider needs during general dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays within permitted scope and document images.
• Assist with suction, isolation, instrument transfer, and material preparation.
• Disinfect operatories and maintain efficient patient flow and documentation in Open Dental.
• Enter required clinical information and support charting and documentation.
• Maintain stocked operatories and communicate supply or equipment issues promptly.
• Provide chairside assistance for general and complex procedures while anticipating provider needs.
• Support intraoral scanning, impressions, and clinical photography as permitted.
• Drive efficient clinical flow by minimizing room turnover and helping keep providers on time.
• Sterilize instruments and manage lab cases in-office.
• Monitor dental supplies and order on Dentira as needed.
• Prepare rooms for patients and ensure a warm, welcoming experience.
• Check in patients and assist front desk when needed; provide tours for new patients.

Tools

Open Dental

Dentira

Job description

Clove Dental in California is seeking a Dental Assistant III to support dentists with chairside procedures, X-ray imaging, and patient preparation. The role emphasizes efficient clinical flow, accurate charting in Open Dental, and maintaining stocked operatories while delivering a warm patient experience.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments with Dentira, assisting during procedures, capturing diagnostic X-rays, organizing labs, and contributing to a smooth practice operation.