Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents patients’ oral health, takes and reviews imaging, educates patients, co-diagnoses with the dentist, and presents treatment plans. They also discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options; administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted; apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies; schedule recare visits; maintain the operatory; and follow OSHA and infection control standards. Reliability, patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, clear communication, comfort discussing treatment costs, and professional presentation are important to success in this role. The position includes physical and sensory demands in a clinical setting, including close patient contact and exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team, an office visit, prior-employer references, and verification of licensure. Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. The company offers competitive hourly pay and a monthly hygiene bonus.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engaged, patient-focused clinical care and a positive, professional attitude.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively 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 or handing off the conversation.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Meet the role’s physical and sensory requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended sitting, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor control and sustained grip, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear hearing and speech while masked, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, and wearing protective equipment for the full shift.
Follow safety protocols when working with blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is listed as required or preferred, depending on the applicable state or role requirements.
New graduates are welcome where applicable.
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasoning behind recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why in plain language.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state requirements.
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 openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, helping the whole office succeed.
Diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance and a professional appearance.