Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Radiography certification or state-required credentials: NC DA II, SC, or VA as applicable.
• Current CPR/BLS, or willingness to obtain it.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
• Engaged, focused, and off the phone during patient care.
• Positive and professional attitude on busy days; able to take feedback and treat patients and coworkers with respect.
• Communicates openly, helps teammates, and contributes to the whole office’s success.
• Comfortable discussing costs clearly and confidently, without pressure or avoidance.
• Takes ownership of the schedule by scheduling from the chair, confirming ahead, and addressing open slots or patients leaving without an appointment.
• Maintains personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods, often 4 or more hours at a time, in a chairside position.
• Able to bend, lean, twist, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day.
• Able to use both hands with fine motor control and a steady grip to pass instruments, suction, mix materials, and take impressions.
• Able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of a procedure.
• Able to see clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color for shade matching and reading radiographs.
• Able to hear and respond to the dentist and patients while wearing a mask and working around equipment noise.
• Able to speak clearly to give instructions and explain treatment to patients.
• Able to lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Able to move quickly between operatories, sterilization, and the front office throughout the shift.
• Able to wear required protective equipment (mask, gloves, eyewear, gown) for the full shift.
• Able to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dentrix Ascend 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 while they are still in the chair.
• Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)