Chairside Dental Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Commonwealth Dentistry; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in the work, and makes the day better for patients and teammates. This role goes beyond the chair: you will help patients understand their treatment, feel confident about the cost, and get on the schedule before they leave.

Our offices run on full schedules, so every person on the clinical team matters every day.

Qualifications

• Chairside dental assisting experience (1–2+ years).
• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing financial arrangements with patients.
• Experience scheduling treatment chairside and managing a provider schedule.
• Working knowledge of dental insurance and procedure terminology.
• Radiography certification / state credentials: NC DA II, SC, or VA as applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend is a plus.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside across general and restorative procedures.
• Take radiographs and impressions, and chart accurately.
• Set up, break down, and turn over operatories on schedule.
• Sterilize instruments and follow OSHA and infection control standards.
• Present treatment plans and explain recommendations in plain language.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and financing options with patients.
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to reduce no-shows.
• Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
• Coordinate handoffs with front desk so nothing falls through cracks.
• Support teammates wherever the day needs you.

Skills

Reliability

Presence

Attitude

Team-first

Money conversations

Schedule ownership

Professional presentation

Education

Radiography certification / state credentials

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Commonwealth Dentistry in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in the work, and makes the day better for patients and teammates. This role goes beyond the chair: you will help patients understand their treatment, feel confident about the cost, and get on the schedule before they leave.

Our offices run on full schedules, so every person on the clinical team matters every day.