Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in High Point, NC 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 hands-on role supports clinical care and helps patients understand treatment costs while keeping the schedule full.

You will assist chairside, take radiographs, present treatment plans, and coordinate with the front desk to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years chairside dental assisting experience.
• 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.
• Denticon experience 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 turnover operatories on schedule.
• Sterilize instruments and follow OSHA standards.
• Present treatment plans and explain recommendations in plain language.
• 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

Attitude

Money conversations

Schedule ownership

Professional presentation

Education

Radiography certification / state credentials NC DA II, SC, VA

CPR/BLS

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in High Point, NC 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 hands-on role supports clinical care and helps patients understand treatment costs while keeping the schedule full.

You will assist chairside, take radiographs, present treatment plans, and coordinate with the front desk to ensure smooth patient flow.