Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Shelby, NC

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time dental hygienist to work Mondays and Tuesdays. The role offers a full patient schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal services, assesses and documents patients’ oral health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about recommended care. The role also involves co-diagnosing and developing treatment plans with the dentist, presenting treatment plans and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. The hygienist maintains the operatory and follows OSHA and infection control standards. Reliability, presence, a positive attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, patient connection, confidence discussing costs, and professional presentation are important to the role. The physical requirements include sustained clinical positioning and fine motor work, repeated bending and reaching, clear close-range vision and communication, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit. Prior employers are contacted for references, and licensure is verified with the state board. Offers are contingent on satisfactory references, license verification, 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.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients.
Positive and professional attitude on busy days and receptiveness to feedback.
Open communication and teamwork with doctors, assistants, and the front desk.
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.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the stated physical and safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 their oral health and explain the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what patients need and why.
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 the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.