Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support the dentist during general and restorative procedures. You will take radiographs, impressions, and document charting while keeping operatories ready and clean for the next patient.

You will present treatment plans, discuss costs and financing with patients, and help secure next appointments to maintain full daily schedules. A focus on accuracy, infection control, and teamwork is essential.

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/SC/VA as applicable).
• Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside across general and restorative procedures.
• Take radiographs and impressions, and chart accurately.
• Set up, break down, and turnover 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 and help them proceed with care.
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while in the chair to keep the schedule full.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to reduce no-shows.
• Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
• Coordinate handoff with the front desk so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support teammates wherever the day needs you.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

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 the dentist during general and restorative procedures. You will take radiographs, impressions, and document charting while keeping operatories ready and clean for the next patient.

You will present treatment plans, discuss costs and financing with patients, and help secure next appointments to maintain full daily schedules. A focus on accuracy, infection control, and teamwork is essential.