Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Shelby, NC

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time hygienist to work Thursdays and Fridays. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is reliable. The hygienist will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The position provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses periodontal health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about their oral health. The hygienist co-diagnoses with the dentist, develops periodontal and restorative treatment plans, presents recommendations in plain language, and discusses fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options. Other duties include administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted, applying fluoride and sealants, scheduling recare visits, maintaining complete patient records, and keeping the operatory clean while following OSHA and infection-control standards. The role requires dependable attendance, patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, open communication with the care team, clinical ownership, confidence discussing treatment and costs, and a professional appearance. Physical demands include sustained clinical positioning and repetitive fine-motor work, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting supplies and equipment up to the stated limit, wearing protective equipment, and working safely around clinical exposures. Hiring includes a Talent Team conversation, an office visit, reference and license 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.
Reliable, regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Remain engaged and focused on patients.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and take feedback well.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk and contribute to the success of the office.
Diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Build patient trust, explain care clearly, and feel comfortable recommending treatment.
Discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure or handing off the conversation.
Maintain high standards for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs.
Meet the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended sitting, repeated bending and reaching, sustained fine-motor use and grip, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear hearing and speech while masked, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing required protective equipment for the full shift, and following safety protocols around clinical exposures.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification; the posting describes this as required or preferred.
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 the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
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 requirements.
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.