Hygiene Assistant

About the role

Join a team where you can grow, feel valued, and make a real impact. At Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, we believe your career should bring fulfillment, support, and opportunity. If you're looking for a practice where you can build meaningful relationships and advance your skills, we'd love to meet you! We're hiring a Full-Time Hygiene Assistant to join our Wilmington‑Porters Neck Team! We're looking for a dependable, team‑oriented Hygiene Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent patient care. In this role, you'll work alongside engaged providers and a supportive clinical team in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment where collaboration and quality care are top priorities.

Why Riccobene? (Our SMILE Values)

• S - Sincerity: Passion and excellence in everything we do
• M - Mastery: On‑the‑job training and continued skill development
• I - Integrity: We do the right thing — always
• L - Laughter & Love: A positive, joyful workplace culture
• E - Excellent Perks: Competitive pay, benefits, and memorable team events

We're committed to investing in our people, supporting professional growth, and creating a workplace where team members feel valued, connected, and excited to come to work each day.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienist daily with diverse workflow
• Take digital X‑rays
• Collect and record patient health histories and vital signs
• Follow sterilization protocols for operatory turnover and set up
• Support patient education and post‑appointment instructions
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and clinical supplies
• Schedule appointments
• Support additional clinical‑related tasks

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and team‑focused mindset
• DA II training or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience assisting hygiene preferred
• NC X‑ray Certification
• Coronal Polishing Certificate
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Ability to clearly explain treatment plans and insurance information
• Knowledge of Denticon is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, and telemedicine
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Supportive, growth‑oriented team environment