Heritage Health is a mission driven not for profit organization, committed to delivering a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice that is looking for full-time Dentist with our Dental team in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

As a dentist with Heritage Health, you will provide high quality dental care in accordance with national guidelines to all Heritage Health patients in a culturally competent manner.  You will strive to provide dental care consistent with Heritage Health’s mission statement.  We seek a a strong leader who treats all staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work environment.

As a dentist, you will examine and treat members of family, regardless of age or sex; ensure proper dental care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; diagnose and treat injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures; examine patients to assess condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures; cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth; provide preventative dental services to patients and education in oral and dental hygiene; request necessary tests and follow-up visits and refer patients to specialists, as necessary.

In this role, you will:

• Schedule dental care visits per agreed upon FTE status.
• See 15-20 patients per clinical day.
• Perform clinical services such as restorative, surgical, various preventative and restorative services as directed by the Chief Medical Director or Dental Director.
• Understand and follow infection control procedures.
• Review medical histories at each visit; consult with primary health care provider as indicated.
• Diagnose dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan, prioritizing treatments.
• Chart all pathologic conditions and report findings to the patient (caregiver or guardian).
• Explain course of treatment to the patient; solicit his/her input and agreement.
• Balance a treatment plan on patient’s needs and desires, and in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
• Ensure all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and Heritage Health protocols.
• Recommend dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Represent Heritage Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as required.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians and patients.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Participate in QA/QI activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or indicated.
• Attend all staff meetings. 
• Participate on QA or other committees to promote better practice within the health centers. 
• Role model strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork. 
• Follow all clinical protocols and procedures as outlined in the Provider Handbook.
• Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team.  Performs other duties as requested.

• Completion of ADA accredited dental program: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) 
• Active Idaho dental license
• BLS certification  
• Certification through Drug Enforcement Agency
• Valid Idaho licenses 
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Previous experience working with under-served population desired

Heritage Health is a federally qualified health center. We believe that healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. 

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package! 100% of our full time employees' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is covered by Heritage Health. Additional life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage is also available.

We value our employees' health and future!

• We offer a 403b retirement plan where Heritage Health matches up to 2% of your contribution.
• Employees start accruing paid time off from day 1. We also cover 8 paid holidays.
• Discounts are also available on cell phone plans as well as gym memberships!

Heritage Health is an equal opportunity employer.