Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Charlotte, 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. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and explains patients’ oral health, collaborates with the dentist on diagnoses and treatment plans, and discusses treatment costs and financing options. The role also requires accurate documentation, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Reliability, patient engagement, a positive attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, patient trust, confidence discussing costs, and professional presentation are emphasized. The role requires meeting the listed physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation, including working in a clinical operator position and using fine motor skills throughout appointments. The hiring process includes a Talent Team conversation, an office visit, reference checks, license verification, and background checks. Offers are contingent on satisfactory checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. Compensation and benefits listed are competitive hourly pay, a monthly hygiene bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Local anesthesia certification, with the posting indicating required or preferred depending on the applicable circumstances.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engagement and focus on patients while providing care.
Positive and professional attitude on busy days and willingness to take feedback.
Open communication and a team-first approach.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain clearly, and recommend treatment comfortably.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure or handing the conversation off.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended sitting, bending and reaching, fine motor control and sustained grip, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, communication while masked, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working safely around clinical exposures.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates are welcome if applicable.

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 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.
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 openly with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff and help the office succeed.
Diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.