Chairside Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Scheduling Pro

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Durham, 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 the dentist across general and restorative procedures and helps patients understand treatment, costs, and scheduling before they leave the chair.

You will take radiographs, impressions, set up and break down operatories, present treatment plans, discuss fees and financing,

Formación

• 1–2+ years of 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-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.

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

Communication with patients

Team player

Money conversations

Educación

CPR/BLS certification

Radiography certification (NC)

Herramientas

Denticon

Descripción del empleo

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Durham, 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 the dentist across general and restorative procedures and helps patients understand treatment, costs, and scheduling before they leave the chair.

You will take radiographs, impressions, set up and break down operatories, present treatment plans, discuss fees and financing,