Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•High Point, NC

18d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist to work Tuesdays and Thursdays who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is dependable. The role offers a full patient schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents periodontal health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about their oral health and recommended care. The role includes co-diagnosing with the dentist, developing and presenting treatment plans, discussing fees and payment or financing options, administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law, and applying fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies. The hygienist also schedules patients’ next recare visits, maintains accurate records and the operatory, and follows OSHA and infection-control standards. The position requires reliable attendance, patient-focused engagement, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, clear communication, comfort discussing treatment costs and financing, and professional presentation. Essential physical requirements include extended periods in a clinical operator position; repeated bending, leaning, and reaching; fine motor control and sustained grip; 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 safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit. Prior-employer references, license verification, and background checks are conducted; 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.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engagement and focus on the patient during care.
Positive, professional attitude and ability to take feedback.
Open communication and collaboration 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.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
Local anesthesia certification; the posting labels this as required/preferred, without specifying which applies.

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 clear, 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.
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.