Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Apex, NC

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. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The role includes providing preventive and periodontal care, assessing periodontal health, taking and reviewing images, educating patients, and collaborating with the dentist on treatment plans. You will present care recommendations in plain language, discuss fees and financing options, document care, and help patients schedule their next recare visit. You will also maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function. The position requires a professional, positive, team-oriented approach and the ability to build patient trust and discuss treatment and costs clearly. Physical requirements include working in a clinical operator position for extended periods, performing repeated bending and fine-motor instrumentation, communicating while masked, and lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds. The work involves exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, with safety protocols and protective equipment required. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit, reference checks with prior employers, and verification of licensure and background. Offers are contingent on satisfactory checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients and maintain a positive, professional attitude while taking feedback well.
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 clearly, and recommend treatment comfortably.
Ability to discuss cost and financing clearly and confidently without pressure or handing the conversation off.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position; bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly; use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip; and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
Ability to see close-range detail, depth, and color, and to hear and speak clearly while masked.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift and follow safety protocols when exposed to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.
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 preferred 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 reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what the patient needs 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 the front desk, and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain regular, predictable, on-time attendance and professional appearance and hygiene standards.