Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Leland, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced chairside Oral Surgery Dental Assistant who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and helps create a positive experience for patients and teammates. This hands-on, in-person role includes assisting the oral surgeon and helping patients understand their treatment, costs, and next steps. The clinical team works with full schedules, and each team member contributes to keeping the day running smoothly. The assistant supports patients throughout the care process by explaining treatment recommendations and financial arrangements, scheduling follow-up visits before patients leave, confirming appointments, filling schedule openings, and coordinating with the front desk. The role requires consistent attendance for the full scheduled shift, a professional and patient-focused approach, teamwork, and the ability to meet the physical requirements of chairside work with or without reasonable accommodation. The hiring process includes a phone screen followed by an in-office working interview. The employer contacts prior employers for references, including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork; applicants should be ready to provide at least two supervisor references. Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

1 to 2+ years of chairside oral surgery 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.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, often 4 or more hours at a time, in a chairside position.
Ability to bend, lean, twist, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to use both hands with fine motor control and a steady grip to pass instruments, suction, mix materials, and take impressions.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout procedures.
Clear close-range vision, including the ability to perceive small details, depth, and color.
Ability to hear and respond to the dentist and patients while wearing a mask and working around equipment noise.
Ability to speak clearly to give instructions and explain treatment.
Ability to lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to move quickly between operatories, sterilization, and the front office throughout the shift.
Ability to wear required protective equipment, including a mask, gloves, eyewear, and gown, for the full shift.
Ability to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
At least two supervisor references should be available; prior employers are contacted about attendance, dependability, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the oral surgeon chairside across oral surgery 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 patient handoffs with the front desk.
Support teammates wherever needed throughout the day.
Maintain reliable, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
Maintain a professional appearance, personal hygiene, and clean scrubs each shift.