Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling Pro

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision / PTO / 401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will take radiographs, explain treatment costs, and help patients understand their care and financing options.

The role emphasizes keeping the schedule full, coordinating with the front desk, and maintaining infection control standards while providing supportive teamwork in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 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 DA II.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willing to obtain it.
• Experience with Denticon 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 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.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Radiography

Communication with patients

Attendance reliability

Team collaboration

Money conversations

Education

Radiography certification / NC DA II

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will take radiographs, explain treatment costs, and help patients understand their care and financing options.

The role emphasizes keeping the schedule full, coordinating with the front desk, and maintaining infection control standards while providing supportive teamwork in a busy practice environment.