Full-Time Dental Assistant

Description

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

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.

Schedule:

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
•  Completion of an accredited dental assistant program, preferred.
•  Completion of externship or federally registered apprenticeship program, preferred
•  Experience with Dentrix Enterprise and Dexis, preferred
•  Previous experience as a dental assistant is preferred, but entry-level candidates with relevant work experience will be considered.

Your Essential Duties:

•  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 req