Growth-Oriented Dental Hygiene Assistant - Great Benefits

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability, 1

Telemedicine

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Supportive, growth-oriented team

Job summary

Palms Dentistry/Riccobene Associates in Simpsonville, SC is hiring a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to support the hygienist, handle digital X-rays, and manage patient histories in a fast-paced dental practice. The role offers a collaborative team, growth opportunities, and a culture focused on quality patient care.

Responsibilities include sterilization, patient education, appointment scheduling, and maintaining clinical supplies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• 1–3 years of experience assisting hygiene preferred.
• DA II training or equivalent.
• NC X-ray Certification.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Knowledge of Denticon is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienist daily with diverse workflow.
• Take digital X-rays.
• Collect and record patient health histories and vital signs.
• Follow sterilization protocols for operatory turnover and set up.
• Support patient education and post-appointment instructions.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and clinical supplies.
• Schedule appointments.
• Support additional clinical-related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Education

DA II training or equivalent

NC X-ray Certification

Coronal Polishing Certificate

CPR certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Palms Dentistry/Riccobene Associates in Simpsonville, SC is hiring a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to support the hygienist, handle digital X-rays, and manage patient histories in a fast-paced dental practice. The role offers a collaborative team, growth opportunities, and a culture focused on quality patient care.

Responsibilities include sterilization, patient education, appointment scheduling, and maintaining clinical supplies.