Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

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 schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to provide care. The hygienist delivers preventive and periodontal treatment, assesses oral health, takes and reviews images, educates patients, collaborates with the dentist on diagnoses and treatment plans, and discusses treatment costs and financing options. The role also includes accurate documentation, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function. The hygienist is expected to stay engaged with patients, remain positive and professional, communicate openly with the team, take ownership of periodontal care, build patient trust, discuss costs confidently and without pressure, and maintain a professional appearance. The role involves extended clinical sitting, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor work and repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, and clear communication while masked. It also involves lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols. Essential requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliable, regular, predictable, and on-time attendance.
Engaged and focused patient care; positive, professional attitude and willingness to take feedback.
Team-first communication and collaboration.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure or handing the conversation off.
Professional personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended clinical sitting, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor control and sustained grip, repetitive hand/wrist/arm movements, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and wearing required protective equipment for the full shift.
Ability to follow safety protocols when exposed to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification (listed as required/preferred).
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 treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what patients need and why.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, payment options, and financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Schedule each patient's next recare visit before they leave.
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 support the success of the office.
Maintain professional hygiene and grooming standards and wear clean scrubs each shift.
Follow safety protocols when working with blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.