Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Shelby, NC

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who demonstrates clinical excellence, builds strong patient connections, and is reliable and collaborative. The role offers a full patient schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to provide care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal treatment, assesses and documents oral health, educates patients, co-diagnoses and develops treatment plans with the dentist, and discusses treatment costs and financing options. The role also includes maintaining the operatory and following OSHA and infection-control standards. The position requires regular, predictable, on-time attendance; focused, professional patient care; constructive teamwork; ownership of periodontal diagnosis and treatment; clear communication about recommended care and costs; and a professional appearance. Physical requirements include sustained clinical positioning and repetitive fine-motor work, close-range vision, communication while masked, lifting and carrying supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment, and working safely around clinical exposures. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team, an office visit, reference and licensure verification, and satisfactory reference, license, and background 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.
Focused, engaged, and professional patient care.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients and the care team, including while masked.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Comfort recommending treatment and discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position; bend, lean, and reach repeatedly; perform sustained fine-motor instrumentation and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; see small details, depth, and color at close range; lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; and wear required protective equipment for a full shift.
Ability to meet professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
Local anesthesia certification is identified as required/preferred, without specifying which applies.
New graduates welcome, if applicable.

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 in clear, plain language.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, payment options, and financing with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state requirements.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure patients schedule their 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.
Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Follow safety protocols when working with blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.