Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a part time Registered Dental Hygienist to work for our Shallotte office! (This position is flexible to be full time) We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for this role!
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