Dental Hygiene Team Assistant - Fast-Paced & Caring

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in High Point, NC is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to work with one or two hygienists and keep the schedule running smoothly. You’ll handle patient prep, charting, room turnover and treatment plan conversations so our hygienists can focus on clinical care.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience, NC radiology coursework, CPR/BLS certification, and are comfortable discussing treatment costs with patients.

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.
• Comfort discussing treatment and financial options with patients.
• Dental assisting experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients and update medical histories.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos.
• Record periodontal charting and clinical notes.
• Prepare and turnover operatories, including cleaning and setup.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Review treatment plans and discuss costs, insurance estimates, and financing options.
• Help schedule treatment and support front office to drive case acceptance.
• Maintain hygiene schedule and assist during busy days.
• Perform other duties per North Carolina regulations for dental assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

North Carolina radiology course

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in High Point, NC is seeking a Hygiene Assistant to work with one or two hygienists and keep the schedule running smoothly. You’ll handle patient prep, charting, room turnover and treatment plan conversations so our hygienists can focus on clinical care.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience, NC radiology coursework, CPR/BLS certification, and are comfortable discussing treatment costs with patients.