# Dental Hygienist

**Company:** [Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/h7sJU9PdUb7P5LkKw8uQZe.md)
**Location:** North Myrtle Beach, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** North Myrtle Beach

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## Description

**Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist for our North Myrtle Beach office located at 900 Hwy 17 S E, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582!**

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).

#ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime

**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

## Requirements

-   Must be present on time (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is part time position.
-   Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of South 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 takes 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

## Benefits

-   Dental insurance

-   Health insurance
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Vision insurance