Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision / PTO / 401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who delivers compassionate care and helps keep the schedule moving.

In this hands-on role you’ll assist chairside, present treatment plans, discuss costs, and coordinate with front desk to prevent gaps. The office prioritizes reliability, professional presentation, and teamwork in a high-volume environment.

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.
• Working knowledge of dental insurance and procedure terminology.
• Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with Denticon 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

Reliability

Presence

Team first

Money conversations

Ownership of schedule

Professional presentation

Education

Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who delivers compassionate care and helps keep the schedule moving.

In this hands-on role you’ll assist chairside, present treatment plans, discuss costs, and coordinate with front desk to prevent gaps. The office prioritizes reliability, professional presentation, and teamwork in a high-volume environment.