General Dentist | Coeur d'Alene, ID | $145,204+ | Loan Repayment

Heritage Health is looking for a dedicated full-time General Dentist to join our team in beautiful Northern Idaho . We prioritize work-life balance and foster a supportive environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and personally.

As North Idaho's largest provider of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable care to everyone in our community. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.   

Benefits:  

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision 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 and 100% employer -paid long-term disability insurance. 
• CME:  $3,000 & 40 hours annually (pro-rated for part-time) 
• License Reimbursement: Includes professional licenses, Idaho controlled substance, & DEA registration.   
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions.  
• Paid Time Off Benefits: 144 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, 56 hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB), 8 paid holidays for full-time employees, amounts are pro-rated for part-time employees who are .5 FTE or higher.
• Loan Repayment: Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC approved site.  

Top Reasons to Join Our Team:  

• Mission-Driven Culture: We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.  
• Provider support: 24/7 Nurse Triage, Dietitians, and Pharmacy Services. 
• Work Life Balance: 10-hour schedule, and no weekends. 
• Team-Based Care: Collaborative team working together to provide the right service, in the right settings, for the best patient outcomes.  

Competitive Pay and Benefits: Including bonuses and relocation assistance 

• Education: DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry) from an accredited dental school.
• Licensure: Current dental license (or eligibility to obtain licensure by start date) in Idaho.
• Certification: DEA license, Idaho controlled substance registration, NPI number, current BLS.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience practicing general dentistry or 1-year GPR/AEGD, preferred, but new graduates are also welcome to apply.

Skills:

• Strong clinical skills with a broad knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex dental issues in simple terms.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and with diverse patient populations.

Attributes:

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Commitment to providing care to underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage a high-volume patient load in a busy community health clinic setting.

Patient Management and Documentation:

• Perform Key Responsibilities using a high level of skills and ability.
• Administer anesthetics and prescribe medications.
• See/treat 15 -25 patients per 10-hour clinical day, or as determined by clinic needs.
• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and oral surgery or additional duties as directed by the Clinic Dental Director.
• Review medical history of patient at each visit; consult with the primary health care provider as indicated.
• Diagnose dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan, prioritizing treatments and report findings to the patient (caregiver or guardian).
• Explain the course of treatment to the patient; solicit his/her input and agreement.
• Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy (good listening, showing sincerity and empathy, and being trustworthy) and foster a high level of customer service.

General

• Represent Heritage Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiency.
• Utilize and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of dental services.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Your Success Factors

• Ability to competently perform Essential Duties.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Heritage Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.