Marimn Health · 3 weeks ago
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Plummer, Idaho
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMarimn Health is a recognized employer in the Inland Northwest, offering a supportive work environment and excellent benefits. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental services, maintaining patient comfort, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
CommunitiesHealth CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent CareWellness
Responsibilities
Strict adherence to the ethics and Code of Conduct as established by the ADHA, Idaho State Board of Dental Examiners and Marimn Health
Maintain compliance with annual continuing education and CPR requirements as established by the Idaho State Board of Dental Examiners
Develop and maintain positive relationships with dental and medical professionals in the community
Responsible for maximizing clinical procedures during all scheduled appointment times
Adequately utilize the “quick call list to fill cancelled/no show appointments
Dental department computers are to be used for departmental/company tasks only
Ensure local anesthetic solutions have current expiration dates
Ensure all materials used for direct patient care have current expiration dates
Carefully review patient medical and dental history forms
Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
Provide comprehensive dental services to all patients in a non- discriminatory, confidential and professional atmosphere
Maintain obligation of staying on time with appointed patients
Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
Check on patient comfort during treatment to allay patient anxiety
Check on daily schedule with the receptionist for hygiene patients
Work with receptionist to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
Provide thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients
Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing for designated patients
Provide radiographs for patients as prescribed by the dentist
Provide topical fluoride applications for designated patients
Perform sealant applications for designated patients as prescribed by the dentist
Provide patient education sessions and materials to patients
Check hygiene room for cleanliness and make necessary changes
Check and turn on hygiene room equipment
Gather and review patient charts for the day
Clean up hygiene room at the end of the day and turn off equipment
Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment
Review, select and submit orders for patient education materials
Submit supply orders as necessary
Discard properly all disposable items from each visit
Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area
Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution
Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant
Process instruments in the ultrasonic cleaner tank
Rinse and soak treatment trays in disinfectant
Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization
Store instruments and trays in appropriate places
Serves as advisor to the Dental Director regarding the total dental program plans and objectives
It is expected that the Dental Hygienist will be available to provide patient care from 8:00 am through 6:30 pm
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA required
Licensed in the State of Idaho or license eligible is required
Preferred
Two years of experience supervising Dental Assistants in public health or related field preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal dependents.
401(k) plan with 10% employer match after 1 year of employment.
Employer paid life insurance.
Short and long term disability.
Generous PTO with the ability to earn additional personal days.
Company
Marimn Health
Marimn Health is a tribal community health & wellness center that provides primary care to holistic healing in the community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Cambia Health Foundation
2025-05-13Grant
Leadership Team
Heather Keen
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Recent News
Idaho Business Review
2022-03-11
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