Chairside Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Myrtle Beach (SC); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Myrtle Beach seeks an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who supports the dentist, explains treatment plans, and helps patients understand costs. You will take radiographs, impressions, and help keep the schedule full while maintaining high infection-control standards.

Reliability, in-person presence, and a positive, respectful attitude are essential. CPR/BLS is required or willing to obtain; Denticon experience is a plus.

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.
• CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients; help them say yes to the care they need.
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair, ensuring an appointment is made.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to keep the schedule full.
• Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
• Coordinate handoff with front desk so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support teammates wherever the day needs you.

Connaissances

Chairside dental assisting

Treatment plans & financials

Scheduling chairside & appointments

Insurance knowledge

Professional communication

CPR/BLS

Formation

Radiography certification / state credentials

Outils

Denticon

Description du poste

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Myrtle Beach seeks an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who supports the dentist, explains treatment plans, and helps patients understand costs. You will take radiographs, impressions, and help keep the schedule full while maintaining high infection-control standards.

Reliability, in-person presence, and a positive, respectful attitude are essential. CPR/BLS is required or willing to obtain; Denticon experience is a plus.