Dental Hygienist |Flexible PRN Opportunity| Coeur d'Alene, ID

Heritage Health - Idaho • Coeur D'Alene, ID

2d • $49 - $69

About The Position

Heritage Health is hiring a PRN Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oral care and partner with dental teams to 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 hygienist collaborates with dentists and dental assistants on imaging, patient-condition and treatment-plan documentation, and supportive transitions to the dental scheduling team.

The position includes preventive and periodontal treatment, diagnostic imaging, patient education, infection-control practices, equipment and instrument maintenance, accurate documentation, and coordination with patients’ medical providers. The hygienist also supports dental colleagues as needed and complies with Heritage Health policies, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

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 a dentist.
• Apply and administer local anesthetic agents as needed and help the dentist with anesthesia.
• Administer fluoride treatments 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.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene techniques, answer questions, and provide relevant oral-health education.
• Follow universal precautions and infection-control procedures.
• Assist in maintaining instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including health histories, consent forms, and referrals.
• Assist the Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Assistants, and Dentists as needed.
• Participate on 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.
• Demonstrate leadership and promote teamwork.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work at an organization dedicated to enhancing lives and building healthier communities.
• A fun, collaborative, and encouraging team environment where contributions are valued.
• Opportunities to work and collaborate with talented professionals committed to strong patient and community outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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