Pediatric Dentist

About the job

Heritage Health is hiring a full-time pediatric dentist in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with options for student loan repayment. The dentist gives comprehensive, affordable and accessible dental care to pediatric and special needs patients, working alongside medical, dental and behavioral health professionals.

Heritage Health provides integrated health care in North Idaho, with medical, dental and behavioral health professionals practicing together.

What you'll do

• Care for pediatric and special needs patients, from cooperative patients to those needing minimal sedation or behavior management, seeing an assigned volume such as 20 to 30 patients per clinical day
• Perform comprehensive, periodic and limited oral exams for routine and emergency care, using x-rays, photos and other diagnostic aids
• Provide preventive care (prophylaxis, fluoride or varnish, oral hygiene instruction, nutrition counseling, sealants, space maintainers) and restorative care (crowns, stainless steel crowns, composite resins and post and core build-ups), plus uncomplicated endodontics
• Provide periodontal diagnosis, scaling and root planing and limited periodontal surgery, and oral surgery such as simple extractions, surgical removal of erupted teeth and limited soft tissue or root recovery impactions
• Review medical histories, consult with primary care providers, diagnose dental conditions, write treatment plans and prescribe medications and anesthetics as needed
• Build strong relationships with patients and parents, explain treatment options to patients and guardians to get their input and agreement, and handle anxious or difficult situations with empathy
• Supervise and guide the dental auxiliary team, including hygienists, dental assistants and front desk staff, and work with dental, medical, pediatric and family practice staff under the Integrative Health Home Model
• Keep charts, referrals, pre-authorizations and lab case follow-ups accurate and timely, and take part in quality assurance, peer review and staff or committee meetings
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, U.S. Department of Education privacy and Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards, keep the work area free of hazards and report safety issues right away
• Represent Heritage Health in the community through health outreach, community events and professional associations such as the ADA and AAPD

What you need

• A DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program accredited by the ADA
• A current Idaho dental license, or eligibility for one by your start date
• A DEA license, Idaho Controlled Substance Registration, an NPI number and active BLS certification
• Proficiency with pediatric and special needs patients in diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal and oral surgery techniques, including sedation and behavior management
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to deal diplomatically with people from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds
• Strong time management and multitasking in a high-volume, fast-paced community health setting

Preferred

• Board eligible or board certified

Schedule

• Full-time
• Inpatient calls as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 100% employer-paid for full-time employees, with several plan options and employer contributions toward dependents' coverage
• 200 hours of all-in-one paid time off in the first year for vacation, personal, sick and holiday time, with an option to cash out extra time
• An extended illness bank (EIB) with additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization
• A 403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and an employer match of 100% on the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 2%
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, plus voluntary coverage options
• An employee assistance program (EAP) offering free, confidential counseling, telehealth visits, wellness resources and legal and financial help for you and your household
• A student loan repayment program for eligible positions
• LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport and a dedicated benefits advocate team