Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•North Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced chairside Oral Surgery Dental Assistant who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and supports a positive experience for patients and teammates. This is a hands-on, in-person role that combines chairside assisting with patient education, financial discussions, scheduling, and coordination with the front desk. The office maintains full schedules, and each clinical team member contributes to patient care and daily operations. The position requires regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift; active engagement with patients during care; a positive, professional, team-first attitude; comfort discussing costs; ownership of scheduling and follow-up; and professional hygiene and grooming with clean scrubs each shift. The hiring process includes a phone screen followed by an in-office working interview. Prior employers will be contacted for references, including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork; candidates should be prepared 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.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients during care.
Professional, positive, respectful, team-oriented conduct and ability to take feedback well.
Comfort discussing costs clearly and confidently without pressuring patients or avoiding the conversation.
High standard of personal hygiene and grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Preparedness to provide at least two supervisor references.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the oral surgeon chairside during 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 patients’ next visits chairside before they leave.
Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to maintain the schedule and reduce no-shows.
Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
Coordinate patient handoffs with the front desk.
Support teammates as needed throughout the day.