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Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a full time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Barclay office!The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.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 trainingI- 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).#ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATimeDental Hygienist Position SummaryA 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 COMPETENCIESAssess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio chartingDelivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist proceduresTakes patient vital signsPerforms routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishingTakes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentistApplies sealants and fluoridesElectronic record keepingDocuments patient dental history and chief complaintRecords and reports pertinent observationsTeaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home careCleans and sterilizes instrumentsCompletes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentistReviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patientAbility to articulate and express patients concerns to dentistPrimary treatment coordinatorAncillary duties as neededRequirementsMust be present by 7:45am as clinic opens at 8am (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is full time positionCompleted dental hygiene certificate program or Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina. NEW GRADS WELCOME!Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgmentAbility to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practicesAbility to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilitiesAbility to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptnessMust perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detailMust have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approachAbility to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actionsAbility to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient careAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondenceAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formBenefitsDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance