Chairside Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Shallotte (NC); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Descripción de la vacante

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside dental assistant to work closely with the dentist and patients. You will help patients understand their treatment, discuss costs, and secure the next appointment before they leave.

The dental team operates on full schedules, so reliability and teamwork are essential. You will take radiographs, impressions, and chart accurately, while maintaining infection control standards and a professional appearance.

Formación

• 1–2+ years chairside dental assisting experience.
• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing finances with patients.
• Experience scheduling treatment chairside and confirming appointments with patients.
• Knowledge of dental insurance terminology and benefits.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to perform chairside duties with good stamina.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to keep the schedule full.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Chairside dental assisting

Treatment plan discussions

Scheduling chairside

Dental insurance knowledge

CPR/BLS certification

Denticon software

Educación

North Carolina Board-approved radiology course

NC Dental Assistant II credential a plus

Herramientas

Denticon

Descripción del empleo

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside dental assistant to work closely with the dentist and patients. You will help patients understand their treatment, discuss costs, and secure the next appointment before they leave.

The dental team operates on full schedules, so reliability and teamwork are essential. You will take radiographs, impressions, and chart accurately, while maintaining infection control standards and a professional appearance.