Chairside Dental Pro: Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Harrisburg, NC seeks an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who enjoys helping patients understand treatment, costs, and scheduling before they leave. You will support the dentist across procedures, take radiographs, manage operatory turnover, discuss fees and insurance with patients, and keep the calendar full with timely follow-ups.

The role emphasizes reliability, in-person patient care, and a team-first mindset, with a focus on clear cost

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, SC, or VA as applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or willing to obtain it.

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, and help them say yes to care.
• 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

Treatment plans discussion

Scheduling chairside

Dental insurance knowledge

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Radiography certification / state credentials: NC DA II, SC, or VA as applicable

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Harrisburg, NC seeks an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who enjoys helping patients understand treatment, costs, and scheduling before they leave. You will support the dentist across procedures, take radiographs, manage operatory turnover, discuss fees and insurance with patients, and keep the calendar full with timely follow-ups.

The role emphasizes reliability, in-person patient care, and a team-first mindset, with a focus on clear cost