Dental Hygienist (Assisted Hygiene - Mondays Only)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to support Assisted Hygiene in our Cary Family office!

Are you tired of going to work with no sense of fulfillment, happiness or purpose? Take matters in your own hands and become a Riccobene team member! You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE.
S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)
M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training
I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)
L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice)
E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance).
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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