Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Shallotte, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced chairside Dental Assistant who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and helps patients and teammates have a better day. This is a hands-on, in-person role that supports general and restorative dental procedures and helps patients understand recommended treatment, costs, and scheduling. The office operates on full schedules, and every member of the clinical team contributes to the daily workflow. The Dental Assistant supports patient care from the chair through the next appointment, including presenting treatment plans and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options. The role also includes maintaining the schedule by confirming appointments, filling openings, following up on unscheduled treatment, and coordinating handoffs with the front desk. The position requires regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift, professional and respectful communication, a team-first attitude, and strong personal presentation and hygiene. Physical requirements include extended chairside sitting or standing, repetitive and fine-motor movements, movement between office areas, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, and working with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.

Requirements

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.
Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course, or ability to complete it before starting.
Current CPR/BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliable, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
Professional, respectful communication and a positive attitude on busy days.
Ability to take feedback and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Comfort discussing costs clearly and confidently, without pressuring patients or avoiding the conversation.
Professional presentation, including appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.

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 before they leave the chair.
Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text.
Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
Coordinate handoffs with the front desk.
Support teammates wherever needed during the day.