Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to work Tuesdays and Thursdays. The hygienist will provide clinical care to a full schedule of patients, work with a supportive doctor team, and help patients understand and proceed with recommended care. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient connection, reliability, teamwork, and clear conversations about treatment costs and financing. The hygienist will deliver preventive and periodontal services, assess and document periodontal health, take and review images, educate patients, and coordinate treatment plans with the dentist. The position also involves discussing fees and payment options, scheduling recare visits, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Physical requirements include extended periods in a clinical operator position; repeated bending, leaning, and reaching; fine motor control and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; close-range vision; clear hearing and speech while masked; lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; wearing protective equipment for the full shift; and working with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols. Professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact are expected. 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. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a monthly hygiene bonus.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, and willingness to receive feedback.
Team-oriented communication with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure.
Meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Follow safety protocols when working with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is required or preferred, as applicable.
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 patient records.
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.
Maintain professional presentation, personal hygiene, and clean scrubs each shift.