Chairside Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in the work, and helps patients understand their treatment and costs. The role supports the dentist during general and restorative procedures and helps keep the schedule full and smooth.

You will handle radiographs, impressions, sterilization, and patient communications about fees and financing, while coordinating with the front desk.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of chairside dental assisting experience.
• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing financial arrangements with patients.
• Experience scheduling treatment chairside, confirming appointments, and managing a provider schedule.
• Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.

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 the doctor’s recommendations in plain language, so patients understand what they need and why.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, and help them say yes to the care they need.
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair, so no one leaves without an appointment.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to keep the schedule full and reduce no-shows.
• Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
• Coordinate the handoff with the front desk so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support teammates wherever the day needs you.

Skills

Reliability

Presence

Attitude

Team first

Money conversations

Schedule ownership

Professional presentation

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in the work, and helps patients understand their treatment and costs. The role supports the dentist during general and restorative procedures and helps keep the schedule full and smooth.

You will handle radiographs, impressions, sterilization, and patient communications about fees and financing, while coordinating with the front desk.