Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Selma, NC

14d

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time hygienist to work Mondays who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is dependable. 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 services, assesses and documents oral health, educates patients, and collaborates with the dentist on periodontal and restorative treatment plans. The role also includes presenting treatment plans and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. The hygienist maintains the operatory and follows OSHA and infection-control standards.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability, including regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Patient-focused presence, a positive and professional attitude, and openness to feedback.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, recommend treatment, and discuss costs and financing confidently and without pressure.
Professional presentation, including personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting for extended periods, repeatedly bending and reaching over patients, fine-motor instrumentation, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, and wearing required protective equipment for the full shift.
Ability to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification (the posting lists it as required or preferred, depending on the applicable role).
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 appropriate visits.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in clear, patient-friendly language.
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 the front desk and contribute to the success of the office.