Full-Time Dental Assistant

Heritage Health - Idaho • Coeur D'Alene, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Health is hiring a full-time (1.0 FTE) Dental Assistant to join our friendly and fast-paced team in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Why You Should Join our Dynamic Healthcare Team: Passionate Purpose: We're committed to enhancing lives, every day. Unmatched Support: We are committed to a fun and supportive team environment. Balanced Lifestyle: No weekends or holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Collaborative Care: Work with a dedicated team to provide the best patient outcomes in the right settings. Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay, and benefits $3,000 Sign-On Bonus In this role, you will support the daily operations of our dental clinic by assisting dentists and dental hygienists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience and ensuring the efficiency of the dental department. Your responsibilities will include performing intraoral x-rays, assisting with documentation of existing conditions and treatment plans, and ensuring a smooth handoff to the dental scheduling team. You’ll be a key contributor to a positive, welcoming environment that reflects Heritage Health’s commitment to excellence in care.

Requirements

• BLS certification, required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Previous experience as a dental assistant is preferred, but entry-level candidates with relevant work experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program, preferred.
• Completion of externship or federally registered apprenticeship program, preferred
• Experience with Dentrix Enterprise and Dexis, preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatment.
• Aide in explaining procedures and ensure patient comfort throughout the appointment.
• Prepare for and assist the dentist(s) or dental hygienist(s) during various dental procedures using four-handed practices chairside.
• Take diagnostic x-rays for the dentist(s) to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• May perform complex or specialized radiography under direct supervision of Dental Assistant Supervisor or dentist(s).
• Obtain vitals and update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Record areas of existing restorations, enter and treatment plan decay and other pathoses as diagnosed by dentist.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene technique, post-treatment care, and preventative measures as instructed by dentist(s) or dental hygienist(s).
• Ensure accurate patient documentation including, but not limited to health history, consent forms, treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals under the supervision of the dentist(s).
• Apply knowledge of proper technique of all dental procedures and materials.
• Ensure dental tools, equipment, and treatment area are properly sterilized and/or sanitized and maintained according to health and safety standards.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining dental supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is in stock and in good condition.
• Practice universal precautions and follow infection control procedures.
• Assist Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Hygienists, and Dentists as needed.
• May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, confirming patient visits, and handling patient inquiries.
• Maintain familiarity of and compliance with all Heritage Health policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and in-services.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, dentists, and patients.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions to which he/she is certified for under supervision of a dentist as required by Idaho State Law including, but not limited to:
• Rubber dam placement and removal
• Retraction cord placement and removal
• Placing temporary restorations
• Placing and removing matrix band and wedge
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Coronal polish and fluoride application
• Application of silver diamine fluoride
• Suture removal
• Administration of nitrous oxide
• Fabrication of temporary crowns
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid for 1x annual salary up to $200k (optional coverage available for additional cost).
• Disability Insurance: Short-term disability insurance based on age & salary. 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off Benefits: 120 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, 56 hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB) in your first year, 8 paid holidays for full-time employees, amounts are pro-rated for part-time employees who are .5 FTE or higher.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Enjoy free telehealth visits for healthcare, counseling, and health and wellness coaching for all employees and their immediate household members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees