Full Time Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Full time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Shallotte office! This position would be Monday - Thursday 7:45am-5pm and Friday from 7:45am-2pm.

DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY
A Dental Hygienist for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.

A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standard of care.

DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

• Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

• Takes patient vital signs

• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing

• Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist

• Applies sealants and fluorides

• Electronic record keeping

• Documents patient dental history and chief complaint

• Records and reports pertinent observations

• Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments

• Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist

• Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient

• Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist

• Primary treatment coordinator

• Ancillary duties as needed

Requirements

• Must be present by 7:45am as clinic opens at 8am (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is full time position.

• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina. NEW GRADS WELCOME!

• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment

• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices

• Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness

• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail

• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach

• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions

• Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance