Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Myrtle Beach, SC

19d

About The Position

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses patients’ periodontal health, and works with the dentist to co-diagnose and develop periodontal and restorative treatment plans. The hygienist educates patients, presents recommended care and discusses fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options. The role also includes maintaining complete patient records, scheduling recare visits, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection control standards. Reliability, patient engagement, teamwork, clinical ownership, professional presentation, and comfort discussing treatment costs are emphasized. The position includes a full patient schedule and support from the doctor team.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Local anesthesia certification is listed as required/preferred, depending on the applicable position requirements.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Ability to receive feedback and communicate effectively with the care team.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to explain and recommend treatment and discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended clinical sitting, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor control and sustained 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 a full shift, and working safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.
Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.

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 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 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.
Maintain reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain professional presentation, personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.