On-Call Dental Hygienist — Flexible Coverage

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Greenville, SC seeks a dependable dental hygienist for as-needed coverage. You’ll join a supportive doctor team with a full schedule and the tools to deliver excellent patient care.

Ideal candidates are reliable, present, with a good attitude, and comfortable discussing treatment plans and financing. You’ll perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, charting, radiographs, and patient education while upholding OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Local anesthesia certification (required/preferred).
• New graduates welcome.
• Experience presenting treatment plans and financing is a plus.
• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
• Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
• Educate patients on their oral health and explain the “why” behind recommended care.
• Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
• Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh.
• Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state]
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
• Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
• Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
• Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.

Skills

Reliability

Presence

Team player

Clinical ownership

Patient communication

Money conversations

Professional presentation

Education

Dental hygiene license

CPR/BLS certification

Local anesthesia certification

New graduates welcome

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Greenville, SC seeks a dependable dental hygienist for as-needed coverage. You’ll join a supportive doctor team with a full schedule and the tools to deliver excellent patient care.

Ideal candidates are reliable, present, with a good attitude, and comfortable discussing treatment plans and financing. You’ll perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, charting, radiographs, and patient education while upholding OSHA standards.