Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Full Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Mount Pleasant office located at 1204 Two Island Ct, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466! Join our team to help patients SMILE. DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY A Dental Hygienist at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients. The role promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, and assisting with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office while performing in compliance with our 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 Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements Must be present on time (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is a full time position. Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for the 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 take 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 Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr