Dental Chairside Pro: Patient Care & Scheduling

Commonwealth Dentistry; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will explain treatment plans, discuss costs, and help patients schedule follow-ups while maintaining a full daily schedule.

You will take radiographs, impressions, and chart accurately, ensuring infection control and OSHA standards. A patient-centric, reliable team player with strong communication shines here.

Qualifications

• Chairside dental assisting experience 1–2+ years.
• 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 credentials: NC DA II, SC, or VA as applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS.
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend 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 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 handoff with front desk so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support teammates wherever the day needs you.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant experience

Treatment plan presentation

Scheduling treatment chairside

Dental insurance knowledge

Radiography certification

CPR/BLS

Dentrix Ascend software

Physical requirements ability

Education

Radiography certification / state credentials (NC DA II, SC, VA)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Commonwealth Dentistry in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced chairside Dental Assistant to support dentists across general and restorative procedures. You will explain treatment plans, discuss costs, and help patients schedule follow-ups while maintaining a full daily schedule.

You will take radiographs, impressions, and chart accurately, ensuring infection control and OSHA standards. A patient-centric, reliable team player with strong communication shines here.