Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Selma, NC

15d

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time hygienist to work Fridays who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and can be counted on by the team. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents oral health, educates patients, collaborates with the dentist on treatment plans, and discusses treatment costs and financing options. The position also involves maintaining the operatory and following OSHA and infection-control standards. The role requires regular, predictable, on-time attendance, professional presentation, and the ability to meet the listed physical and safety requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team, an office visit, reference and license checks, and satisfactory background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability, including regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, and openness to feedback.
Team-oriented communication with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff.
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.
Professional presentation, including appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compliance with safety protocols when working with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification; the posting labels 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 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, 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 the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and help the office succeed.
Attend work regularly, predictably, and on time.