Endodontic Chairside Specialist - Patient Care & Scheduling

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Endo Dental Assistant to support endodontic procedures and educate patients about treatment costs. The role emphasizes accurate charting, sterilization, and seamless coordination with front desk for a full schedule.

You will present treatment plans, explain financial options in clear terms, and ensure patients are scheduled before leaving.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ 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
• 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, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Assist the endodontist chairside during root canal procedures and specialty endodontic treatments
• 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, so patients understand what they need and why
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, and help them say yes to the care they need
• Schedule the patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair, so no one leaves without an appointment
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to keep the schedule full and reduce no-shows
• 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

Present treatment plans

Scheduling chairside

Dental insurance knowledge

CPR/BLS certification

Radiography certification

Denticon experience

Education

Radiography certification (NC)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon practice management software

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced chairside Endo Dental Assistant to support endodontic procedures and educate patients about treatment costs. The role emphasizes accurate charting, sterilization, and seamless coordination with front desk for a full schedule.

You will present treatment plans, explain financial options in clear terms, and ensure patients are scheduled before leaving.