Registered Dental Hygienist Part Time Flex

Job Description
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Part‑Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Durham office working Fridays, with other days available if needed.

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, assisting 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 7:45 a.m. as clinic opens at 8 a.m. (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is a Part‑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

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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