Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Leland, NC

7d•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 patients and teammates have a better day. This hands-on, in-person role supports oral surgery procedures and also helps patients understand treatment recommendations and costs, schedule care before they leave, and keep the provider’s schedule full. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift is an essential function. The assistant is expected to remain engaged with patients during care and maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift. The role includes chairside assistance, radiographs and impressions, accurate charting, operatory turnover, instrument sterilization, and compliance with OSHA and infection-control standards. It also involves presenting treatment plans, explaining fees and insurance estimates, discussing payment or financing options, scheduling and confirming appointments, filling cancellations, following up on unscheduled treatment, and coordinating with the front desk. The physical requirements of chairside work include prolonged sitting or standing, repeated bending, leaning, twisting and reaching, fine motor and repetitive hand movements, close-range vision and hearing, clear communication, lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds, and moving between clinical and office areas. The role involves wearing protective equipment throughout the shift and working with potential exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols. These requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The hiring process includes a phone screen and an in-office working interview. The employer contacts prior employers for references, including questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork; candidates should 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.
Nitrous Monitoring Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliable, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
Professional, positive, respectful, team-oriented conduct and comfort discussing costs clearly and confidently.
Professional 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 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 to support the schedule and reduce no-shows.
Fill openings and cancellations, and follow up on unscheduled treatment.
Coordinate handoffs with the front desk.
Support teammates wherever needed during the day.