Dental Assistant |$3,000 Bonus|Full-Time

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.

$3,000.00 Sign-On and Retention Bonus

We're committed to enhancing lives, every day.

We are committed to a fun and supportive team environment.

No weekends or holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Work with a dedicated team to provide the best patient outcomes in the right settings.

Competitive pay, and 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…