Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in their work, and helps patients understand treatment options and costs. You will keep the schedule full and support a high-volume clinical team.

You’ll assist chairside, take radiographs, present treatment plans, discuss fees and insurance, and coordinate with front desk to ensure no patient is left without an appointment. CPR/BLS required; Denticon 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.
• Radiography certification / state-required credentials: NC.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with practice management software is a plus.

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.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment 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 handoff with the front desk and support teammates.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Present treatment plans

Scheduling chairside

Dental insurance knowledge

CPR/BLS

Denticon experience

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who shows up, takes pride in their work, and helps patients understand treatment options and costs. You will keep the schedule full and support a high-volume clinical team.

You’ll assist chairside, take radiographs, present treatment plans, discuss fees and insurance, and coordinate with front desk to ensure no patient is left without an appointment. CPR/BLS required; Denticon is a plus.