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

Heritage Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

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About The Position

Heritage Health is hiring a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral care and help improve access and outcomes in 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 on imaging, patient documentation, treatment planning, and transitions to the dental scheduling team. The position also supports interdisciplinary coordination with patients’ medical providers and contributes to a supportive, community-focused care environment.

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 as diagnosed by the dentist.
• Apply and administer local anesthetic agents as needed.
• Administer fluoride treatments as needed.
• Apply sealants to help protect teeth.
• 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 the dentist.
• Update patient medical histories and highlight significant information for the dentist’s review.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene techniques, answer questions, and provide relevant oral health education.
• Practice universal precautions and follow infection-control procedures.
• Assist in maintaining 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 a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate with patients’ medical providers.
• Comply with Heritage Health policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and in-services.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships with employees, dentists, and patients.
• Help the dentist with anesthesia as needed.
• 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 generous employer contributions for dependents.
• 200 hours (25 days) of all-in-one PTO in the first year, covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time; includes 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.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and wellness resources, including telehealth, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree