Dental Hygienist

Heritage Health - Idaho • Coeur D'Alene, ID

17d

About The Position

To support dental clinic operations by providing comprehensive oral care within the scope of licensure including, but not limited to polishing, scaling and root planing, intraoral examination, and oral hygiene instruction; to work in conjunction with dental assistants and dentists to complete intraoral x-rays, documentation of existing conditions and treatment plans, and ensure warm hand off to dental scheduling team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of work experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
• Previous experience working with under-served population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing for patients as diagnosed by dentist.
• Apply and administer local anesthetic agents as needed.
• Administer fluoride treatment as needed.
• Apply sealants to help protect teeth.
• Take diagnostic x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• Document areas of existing restorations, enter and treatment plan decay and other pathoses as diagnosed by dentist.
• Update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions, and providing other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
• Practice universal precautions and follow infection control procedures.
• Assist in maintaining instruments and equipment.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation including, but not limited to health history, consent forms, and referrals.
• Assist Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Assistants, and Dentists as needed.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate with patient’s medical providers.
• Maintain familiarity of and comply 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.
• Able and willing to help dentist with anesthesia.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. Choose from multiple plan options to fit your needs, with generous employer contributions for dependents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Start your first year with 200 hours (25 days!) of all-in-one PTO—covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time. Our streamlined PTO program gives you more control and flexibility, plus the option to cash out extra time off. We believe in supporting your work-life balance from day one.
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization, supporting you and your family when it matters most.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and a competitive employer match—100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Build your future with confidence.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary options for extra protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling and wellness resources for you and your household, including telehealth visits, legal and financial support, and more.
• Additional Perks: Student loan repayment program for eligible positions, LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport, and access to a dedicated benefits advocate team for personalized support.

What This Job Offers

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