Pediatric Dentist

Description:

About the role:

Discover a rewarding career with Heritage Health, North Idaho's leading provider of integrated healthcare services. We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist who is passionate about improving oral health and serving the community. Enjoy a supportive team, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in patients' lives while practicing alongside dedicated medical, dental, and behavioral health professionals. Those who join our team also enjoy a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, flexible paid time off, and options for student loan repayment.

We Exist to Improve Life

With this underlying purpose at the heart of everything we do, The Pediatric Dentist will provide comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs.

Why Join Heritage Health? Enjoy Exceptional Benefits Designed for You!

Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. Choose from multiple plan options to fit your needs, with generous employer contributions for dependents.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Start your first year with 200 hours (25 days!) of all-in-one PTO—covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time. Our streamlined PTO program gives you more control and flexibility, plus the option to cash out extra time off. We believe in supporting your work-life balance from day one.

Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization, supporting you and your family when it matters most.

Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and a competitive employer match—100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Build your future with confidence.

Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary options for extra protection.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling and wellness resources for you and your household, including telehealth visits, legal and financial support, and more.

Additional Perks: Student loan repayment program for eligible positions, LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport, and access to a dedicated benefits advocate team for personalized support.

Requirements:

The Minimum Qualifications:

Education: DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school. Successful completion of an ADA-accredited Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Program (Board Eligible / Certified preferred).
Licensure & Certification: Current Idaho dental license (or eligible by start date), DEA license, Idaho Controlled Substance Registration, NPI number, and active BLS certification.
Experience: If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Your Essential Duties:

Clinical Care & Dental Procedures

Provides and assures comprehensive, quality-oriented, and cost-effective dental care to a wide variety of pediatric and special needs patients, ranging from compliant patients to those requiring minimal sedation or behavior management.
Conducts comprehensive, periodic, and limited oral examinations utilizing diagnostic adjuncts (e.g., x-rays, photos, etc.) for routine and emergency care.
Delivers preventive dental care including prophylaxis, topical fluoride/varnish application, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, sealants, and construction of space maintainers.
Performs restorative dentistry (composite resins, crowns, stainless steel crowns, post and core build-ups) and uncomplicated endodontics.
Provides periodontal diagnosis, scaling/root planing, and limited periodontal surgical procedures.
Executes oral surgery procedures including simple extractions, surgical extraction of erupted teeth, and limited soft tissue/root recovery impactions.
Reviews medical histories, consults with primary care providers, diagnoses dental conditions, formulates written treatment plans, and prescribes appropriate medications/anesthetics.
Sees and treats an assigned patient volume (e.g., 20-30 patients per clinical day/shift) while taking inpatient calls as assigned.

Patient Experience & Relationship Building

Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering strong dentist-patient-parent relationships and encouraging treatment compliance.
Explains treatment options clearly to patients/guardians, soliciting input and obtaining agreement.
Delivers exceptional customer service, managing difficult or anxious situations with empathy, listening skills, and diplomatic communication.

Interprofessional Collaboration & Supervision

Works collaboratively with other dental, medical, pediatric, and family practice staff in support of the Integrative Health Home Model.
Directly supervises and provides guidance to the dental auxiliary team (hygienists, dental assistants, and front desk staff).

Administration, Quality Assurance & Compliance

Maintains accurate, timely patient chart documentation, referrals, pre-authorizations, and lab case follow-ups.
Maintains a hazard-free environment, immediately reports safety issues, and potentially serves on an emergency response team.
Complies with all OSHA, HIPAA, U.S. Department of Education (resident/student privacy), and Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) program, peer review processes, and staff or committee meetings.
Maintains professional licensure, credentials, DEA registration, and required safety/infection control certifications.
Judiciously utilizes health center equipment, supplies, and operating software/systems.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Community Engagement & Representation

Serves as a positive role model and informational source for Heritage Health within the community.
Participates in health outreach initiatives, community events, and professional associations (ADA, AAPD) to enhance oral health awareness and organizational reputation.

Your Success Factors

Clinical Expertise:

Proficiency in diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and sedation/behavior management techniques for pediatric and special needs populations.

Communication:

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to interact diplomatically across diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Organization & Adaptability:

Strong time management and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced community health environment.

Community health & wellness • Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • TJC • Patient and family consultation • Dentistry • Customer communication • Committee work • Staff supervision • Medical chart preparation • Dental diagnosis • Surgical techniques • Dental office • Clinical supervision • Customer relationship building • OSHA • Community care (work setting) • Team supervision • Experience working with individuals with disabilities • Customer service • Composite resin restorations • Root planing • Dental License • BLS Certification • Fluoride treatment • Child behavior management • Loan repayment program • Working with pediatric populations • Crowns placement • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Care documentation • Mid-level • Patient safety • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • One-on-one patient counseling • Endodontics • Paid time off • Customer engagement • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Doctor of Dentistry • Hazard identification and correction • Pediatrics • DEA License • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Healthcare team management • Dental extractions • Day shift • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds • Employee assistance program • Vision insurance • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • Nutrition education • 403(b) • Community relationship building • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Oral surgery • Patient referrals • Managing patient records • Procedural Sedation • Dental sealant application • Communication skills • Health education and counseling • Time management • Quality assurance experience within healthcare • Emergency care