Dental Hygienist (Pipeline for Future Opportunities)

Paycom; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with matching

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Shelby, NC seeks a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to support patient care in our Shelby office.

The Hygienist will perform prophylaxis, screenings, perio maintenance, radiographs, charting, and patient education under dentist supervision. NEW GRADS welcomed; NC license required; the clinic opens at 8am with 7:45am presence expected.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate independent thinking and good judgment.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative.
• Reliable and dependable with attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Promote dental health via prophylaxis, cancer screenings and perio maintenance.
• Take radiographs and maintain electronic patient records.
• Explain treatment plans and associated fees to patients; coordinate with dentist.

Skills

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Initiative

Dependability

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Reading/interpret documents

Education

Dental Hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Current North Carolina Hygienist license

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Shelby, NC 28150

Job Summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Shelby, NC office!

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Continuing education opportunities
• A supportive and respectful work culture

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential 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 a full‑time position.
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for 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