Senior Dental Assistant II - Lead Clinic Operations

Clove Dental; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Dental in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Senior Registered Dental Assistant II to support dentists across general procedures, radiography, and patient care. The role emphasizes efficient clinical flow, chart documentation in Open Dental, and ensuring operations run smoothly.

The candidate must hold a current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate and bring 3-6 years of experience. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, X-ray capture, instrument handling, room turnover,

Qualifications

• Current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist during procedures.
• Input doctor treatment plan into charts.
• Provide chairside assistance during general dental procedures and anticipate basic provider needs.
• Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays within permitted scope and ensure images are properly captured and documented.
• Assist with suction, isolation, instrument transfer, material preparation, and other permitted chairside duties.
• Turn over and disinfect operatories promptly to maintain efficient patient flow and provider schedules.
• Accurately enter required clinical information and support completion of charts and documentation in Open Dental.
• Maintain stocked and organized operatories and promptly communicate supply, equipment, or clinical-flow issues.
• Independently provide chairside assistance for general and more complex dental procedures while anticipating provider needs throughout the procedure.
• Support intraoral scanning, impressions, clinical photography, and other procedures within permitted scope.
• Drive efficient clinical flow by minimizing room turnover time, anticipating schedule needs, and proactively helping keep providers on time.
• Labs/Supplies - Sterilize instruments and organize cassettes; Make sure lab cases in office; Monitor dental supplies and order on Dentira; Organize extra supplies.
• Patient Experience - Perform coronal polishing, sealants, fluoride, temporary restorations, matrics, ortho functions; Prepare rooms; Ensure patient comfort; Check in patients; Give new patient tours; Answer questions; Prepare operatories and setups; Review patient charts.

Education

California Dental Radiation Safety Certificate

Job description

Clove Dental in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Senior Registered Dental Assistant II to support dentists across general procedures, radiography, and patient care. The role emphasizes efficient clinical flow, chart documentation in Open Dental, and ensuring operations run smoothly.

The candidate must hold a current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate and bring 3-6 years of experience. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, X-ray capture, instrument handling, room turnover,