Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Benson, NC

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time hygienist to work Fridays. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is dependable. The hygienist will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal treatment, evaluates periodontal health, takes and reviews imaging, educates patients, and collaborates with the dentist on diagnoses and treatment plans. The role also includes presenting care recommendations, discussing fees and financing options, administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law, and helping patients schedule follow-up recare visits. Accurate documentation, operatory maintenance, and compliance with OSHA and infection-control standards are expected. This role requires reliable attendance, patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, clear patient communication, comfort discussing costs and financing, and professional presentation. The position involves sustained clinical work and exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team, an office visit, reference and license verification, and satisfactory reference, license, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. Compensation mentioned includes competitive hourly pay and a monthly hygiene bonus; the posting also mentions dental, but does not specify what is provided.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliable, regular, predictable, and on-time attendance.
Patient engagement and focus.
Positive, professional attitude and ability to take feedback.
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 care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently without pressure.
Professional grooming, personal hygiene, 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.
Fine motor control and sustained grip with both hands for scaling and instrumentation.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout appointments.
Close-range vision, including ability to see small detail, depth, and color.
Ability 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.
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 suitable for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is listed as required/preferred; the posting does not clarify which applies.
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 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 build periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
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 patient records.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and a professional appearance and personal hygiene.