Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling

Commonwealth Dentistry; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will present treatment plans, discuss costs and financing options, and help schedule patients before they leave the chair.

The role requires reliability, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting. You will also manage radiographs and impressions, ensure sterile techniques, and coordinate with the front desk to

Qualifications

• 1 to 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.
• Working knowledge of dental insurance and procedure terminology.
• Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC DA II, SC, or VA as applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend practice management software is a plus.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Chairside experience

Reliability

Presence

Team player

Money conversations

Ownership of schedule

Education

Radiography certification

CPR/BLS

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Commonwealth Dentistry in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will present treatment plans, discuss costs and financing options, and help schedule patients before they leave the chair.

The role requires reliability, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting. You will also manage radiographs and impressions, ensure sterile techniques, and coordinate with the front desk to