Dental Hygiene Assistant — Fast-Paced, Patient-First Team

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, NC seeks a Hygiene Assistant to support one or two hygienists, handle patient prep, charting, and room turnover, and participate in treatment plan conversations to keep the schedule running smoothly.

You’ll greet patients, take histories and vital signs, assist with radiographs, infection control, and patient financing discussions, all while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a North Carolina Board-approved radiology course (or ability to complete before start).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients, review and update medical histories, and take vital signs.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Record periodontal charting and clinical notes as the hygienist dictates.
• Prepare and turn over operatories, including cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up trays.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Review recommended treatment plans with patients, answer questions, and explain costs, insurance estimates, and patient financing options.
• Help schedule recommended treatment and partner with the front office to support case acceptance.
• Help keep the hygiene schedule on time and support the team during busy days.
• Perform other duties within the scope permitted for dental assistants under North Carolina regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Patient-first approach

Teamwork

Education

North Carolina radiology course (Board-approved)

Current CPR/BLS certification

North Carolina Dental Assistant II credential (a plus)

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, NC seeks a Hygiene Assistant to support one or two hygienists, handle patient prep, charting, and room turnover, and participate in treatment plan conversations to keep the schedule running smoothly.

You’ll greet patients, take histories and vital signs, assist with radiographs, infection control, and patient financing discussions, all while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.