Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant in our office in the Cary-Apex area!
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). Oh did we mention our annual Vegas-themed holiday party!
#ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime
Benefits:
- 401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Disability insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Pet insurance
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Vision insurance
Hygiene Assistant KEY COMPETENCIES
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Assists the hygienist in providing dental treatment
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Supports hygienists with xrays
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Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and assists presenting treatment plan to patients
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Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
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Maintains dental/hygiene instruments, supplies and equipment
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Collects and records patient health histories
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Assists with patient management during dental procedures
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Completes Instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
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Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
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Completes dental charting
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Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties
Essential Requirements
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Preferred 1-3 years of Dental Assistant experience
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Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program
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Radiology and Coronal polish certfied
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CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
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Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
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Knowledge of Denticon software a plus
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Regular and timely attendance
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Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
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Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
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Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
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Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
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Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach
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Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
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Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
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Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes
