Dental Assistant II Hillview

Clove Dental•Ventura, CA

17h

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II provides chairside assistance during general and more complex dental procedures, anticipates provider needs, and supports efficient patient flow. The role includes taking diagnostic-quality dental X-rays within permitted scope; assisting with suction, isolation, instrument transfer, material preparation, intraoral scanning, impressions, and clinical photography; and entering treatment plans and required clinical information in Open Dental. The Dental Assistant II prepares operatories, instruments, materials, and procedure setups; seats and prepares patients; reviews charts and basic medical history information; and supports a warm, comfortable patient experience. The role also includes sterilizing and organizing instruments, monitoring lab cases and supplies, ordering through Dentira as needed, maintaining clean and organized operatories and office areas, and completing routine housekeeping. This position helps manage patient, room, and instrument flow to keep providers on schedule, addresses supply or equipment issues proactively, and supports patient-facing tasks when the front office is busy. It also trains and supports Dental Assistant I and Sterilization Technician team members on clinical workflows, room turnover, sterilization, and company standards. The stated pay range is $23–$27 per hour.

Requirements

Current California Dental Radiation Safety (X-Ray) Certificate.
2–4 years of experience, as indicated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists during procedures and enter the doctor's treatment plan into patient charts.
Provide chairside assistance for general and more complex dental procedures, anticipating 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, intraoral scanning, impressions, and clinical photography within permitted scope.
Prepare operatories, instruments, materials, and procedure setups before each patient; turn over and disinfect rooms promptly.
Seat and prepare patients, review basic medical history information, and support a comfortable patient experience.
Review patient charts, medical histories, treatment needs, and required clinical information before seating patients.
Accurately enter clinical information and support completion of charts and documentation in Open Dental.
Sterilize instruments, organize cassettes, and monitor lab cases in the office.
Monitor dental supplies, order through Dentira as needed, and keep extra supplies organized.
Maintain stocked, clean, and organized operatories and communicate supply, equipment, or clinical-flow issues.
Prepare rooms for the next day and patients, and mark them on the schedule.
Provide warm towels to patients, check patients in when the front office is busy, and escort them to the operatory.
Give new-patient tours, answer patient questions within the role's ability, and answer phones promptly when the front office is busy.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly back-office housekeeping and help keep the office clean, including operatories, check-in/check-out areas, floors, lights, and doors.
Manage patient flow, arrive on time, stay until close, and help build productive schedules while working as needed.
Take greater ownership of patient, room, and instrument flow to help keep providers on schedule.
Monitor operatory supplies and equipment and proactively address shortages or issues before they disrupt patient care.
Train and support Dental Assistant I and Sterilization Technician team members on clinical workflows, room turnover, sterilization, and company standards.
Recommend new patients to the offices, refer new staff to the recruiting team, and volunteer for company events, social work, and marketing efforts.
Listen to feedback and work toward continued growth.