Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Registered Dental Hygienist works part time on Fridays, providing preventive and periodontal care in a clinical setting. The role includes a full patient schedule, support from the doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist is expected to build patient trust, explain recommended care, and work collaboratively with the dental team. The position requires reliable, predictable, on-time attendance; focused, professional patient care; and clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease. The hygienist must communicate treatment needs clearly, discuss costs and financing options comfortably, and maintain professional appearance and hygiene standards. The role involves repeated clinical positioning and fine-motor work, as well as exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials. Work must follow safety protocols and OSHA and infection-control standards. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Local anesthesia certification, required or preferred as applicable.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Open communication and a team-first approach.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing costs and financing options clearly and confidently.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position.
Ability to bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment.
Near vision sufficient to see small details, depth, and color.
Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift.
Ability to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
Ability to maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.
Satisfactory references, license verification, and background checks are required for an offer.

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 oral health and explain recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
Present treatment plans chairside and explain care needs 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.
Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in patient records.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and support the office team.
Maintain reliable, predictable, on-time attendance and professional presentation.