Dental Hygienist |Exceptional Pay & Benefits|Full-Time|Coeur d'Alene

Heritage Health - Idaho • Coeur D'Alene, ID

2d • $100,943 - $143,673

About The Position

Heritage Health is hiring a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral care and partner with dental teams to improve access and outcomes for the community. The role provides comprehensive oral health services within the scope of licensure, including preventive, periodontal, and educational interventions. The Dental Hygienist collaborates with dentists and dental assistants to complete imaging, document patient conditions and treatment plans, and support a smooth transition to the dental scheduling team.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental hygienist program.
• Active Idaho dental hygienist license.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to secure credentialing through identified agencies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience as a dental hygienist.
• Previous experience working with an underserved population.

Responsibilities

• Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing for patients as diagnosed by a dentist.
• Apply and administer local anesthetic agents as needed and assist the dentist with anesthesia.
• Administer fluoride treatment and apply sealants as needed.
• Take diagnostic X-rays to determine the extent of decay and disease.
• Document existing restorations and enter and treatment-plan decay and other pathoses as diagnosed by a dentist.
• Update patient medical histories and highlight significant information for the dentist's review.
• Teach patients oral hygiene techniques, answer questions, and provide relevant oral health education.
• Practice universal precautions and follow infection-control procedures.
• Help maintain instruments and equipment.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation, including health histories, consent forms, and referrals.
• Assist the Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Assistants, and Dentists as needed.
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member and coordinate care with patients' medical providers.
• Follow Heritage Health policies and procedures and applicable OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and in-services.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships with employees, dentists, and patients.
• Demonstrate leadership and promote teamwork.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, with multiple plan options and employer contributions for dependents.
• 200 hours (25 days) of all-in-one PTO in the first year, covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time, with the option to cash out extra time off.
• Extended Illness Bank providing additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization.
• 403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and an employer match of 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary coverage options.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program with counseling and wellness resources, telehealth visits, and legal and financial support.
• Student loan repayment program for eligible positions.
• LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport.
• Access to a dedicated benefits advocate team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed