Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time dental hygienist to work Tuesdays. The role calls for clinical excellence, strong patient connections, reliability, and teamwork. The hygienist will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents periodontal health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about oral health and recommended treatment. In collaboration with the dentist, the hygienist develops and presents periodontal and restorative treatment plans, discusses fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options, and helps patients schedule recare visits. The role also includes administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law, applying fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Essential physical requirements include sustained clinical positioning, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor instrumentation, close-range vision, clear communication, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment, and working safely around clinical exposures. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit, reference and license verification, and satisfactory reference, license, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. Compensation includes competitive hourly pay and a monthly hygiene bonus.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Engagement and focus on the patient during care.
Positive, professional attitude on busy days and receptiveness to feedback.
Open communication and a team-first approach.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain treatment clearly, and recommend care.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently without pressure.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position.
Ability to bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout appointments.
Close-range vision sufficient to see small details, depth, and color.
Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift.
Ability to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
Ability to maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is listed as required or preferred.
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates are welcome, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at appropriate visits.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what care is needed and why.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.