Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Durham, NC

About The Position

This part-time Registered Dental Hygienist role is scheduled Monday through Wednesday. The hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, assess patients’ periodontal health, take and review radiographs and intraoral images, and educate patients about their oral health and recommended care. The role includes co-diagnosing and developing periodontal and restorative treatment plans with the dentist, presenting those plans chairside, and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. The hygienist is expected to maintain accurate patient records, schedule patients’ next recare visits, maintain the operatory, and follow OSHA and infection-control standards. Reliability, patient engagement, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, clear communication, comfort discussing treatment costs, and professional presentation are emphasized. The position’s physical requirements include sustained clinical positioning and fine-motor work, repeated bending and reaching, clear close-range vision and communication, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working safely around common dental materials and exposures. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit. References, licensure, and background checks are required, and new team members complete a 90-day introductory period. The posting mentions competitive hourly pay, a possible monthly hygiene bonus, and dental benefits.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Local anesthesia certification; the posting labels this as required or preferred.
Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Engagement and focus on patients.
Positive, professional attitude and willingness to receive feedback.
Team-oriented communication and collaboration.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing treatment costs and financing clearly and confidently.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including sustained clinical positioning, fine-motor instrumentation, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working with dental exposures while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

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 develop periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
Present treatment plans chairside and explain recommended care in plain 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.
Schedule each patient’s next recare visit.
Document accurately and completely in patient records.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate and collaborate with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff.