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Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Family dentistry offering routine, extractions, emergencies

Dental Assistant

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Full-timeRocky Mount, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The position requires 3–5+ years of chairside dental assisting experience.
  • The candidate must have experience presenting treatment plans and discussing financial arrangements with patients.
  • The candidate must have experience scheduling treatment chairside, confirming appointments, and managing a provider schedule.
  • The candidate must have working knowledge of dental insurance and procedure terminology.
  • The candidate must hold radiography certification or state-required credentials for North Carolina.
  • The candidate must have current CPR/BLS certification or be willing to obtain it.
  • The candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of chairside work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • The candidate must maintain regular, predictable, on-time attendance for the full scheduled shift.
  • The candidate must work hands-on and in person, remain focused on patients, and refrain from phone use during patient care.
  • The candidate must communicate professionally, accept feedback, treat patients and coworkers respectfully, and communicate openly with the team.
  • The candidate must be comfortable clearly discussing treatment costs without pressuring patients or avoiding the conversation.
  • The candidate must take ownership of scheduling, appointment confirmations, and resolving open schedule slots or patients leaving without an appointment.
  • The candidate must maintain appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
  • The candidate must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, often four or more hours at a time, in a chairside position.
  • The candidate must repeatedly bend, lean, twist, and reach over patients throughout the day.
  • The candidate must use both hands with fine motor control and a steady grip to pass instruments, suction, mix materials, and take impressions.
  • The candidate must perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of a procedure.
  • The candidate must see clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color for shade matching and reading radiographs.
  • The candidate must hear and respond to the dentist and patients while wearing a mask and working around equipment noise.
  • The candidate must speak clearly to give instructions and explain treatment to patients.
  • The candidate must lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
  • The candidate must move quickly between operatories, sterilization, and the front office throughout the shift.
  • The candidate must wear required protective equipment, including a mask, gloves, eyewear, and gown, for the full shift.
  • The candidate must maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.
  • The candidate must work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
  • The hiring process includes a phone screen and an in-office working interview; candidates should provide at least two supervisor references. Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks.

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 so patients understand what they need and why.
  • Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
  • Schedule each patient’s next visit while they are still in the chair.
  • Confirm upcoming appointments by phone and text to keep the schedule full and reduce no-shows.
  • 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 assistance.
  • Provide at least two supervisor references for reference checks, which include questions about attendance, dependability, and teamwork.
  • Complete a 90-day introductory period as a new team member.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.

About the Company

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Family dentistry offering routine, extractions, emergencies

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry focuses on delivering dental care to local residents and families through a range of services like routine check-ups, extractions, and emergency care. The practice works by scheduling and performing dental procedures with a team of skilled professionals, guiding patients from check-in to check-out, and using patient feedback to improve service quality. They emphasize a comfortable environment to help patients with dental anxiety, and offer flexible scheduling and emergency appointments to meet urgent needs. Revenue comes from patient appointments and procedures. The goal is to build long-term patient relationships by providing personalized care and reliable access to dental services.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cary, NC
Founded
2000

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