（Full-time） Dental Hygienist (RDH) job at Priest River Dental

• Provide quadrant-based SRP using powered and hand instrumentation with excellent root
debridement and tissue management.
• Apply staging/grading and risk assessment to recommend therapy, re-eval timing, and
maintenance intervals.
• Co-diagnose with the dentist by integrating clinical/radiographic findings and presenting clear
options within scope.
• Communicate for case acceptance: educate on disease etiology, home-care coaching, and links
to systemic health (diabetes, tobacco, etc.).
• Document defensibly (concise, clinically relevant notes) and collaborate with assistants/front
desk for smooth patient flow

• Provide quadrant-based SRP using powered and hand instrumentation with excellent root
debridement and tissue management.
• Apply staging/grading and risk assessment to recommend therapy, re-eval timing, and
maintenance intervals.
• Co-diagnose with the dentist by integrating clinical/radiographic findings and presenting clear
options within scope.
• Communicate for case acceptance: educate on disease etiology, home-care coaching, and links
to systemic health (diabetes, tobacco, etc.).
• Document defensibly (concise, clinically relevant notes) and collaborate with assistants/front
desk for smooth patient flow.

• Active Idaho RDH license (or eligibility by credentials).
• Meets Idaho’s local anesthesia requirement (Board-approved written and clinical local
anesthesia exams); administers local anesthesia under dentist supervision.
• Confident, consistent SRP skills and re-evaluation habits (4–6 week reassess when indicated).
• Proficiency with powered instrumentation + site-specific hand instruments; comfortable with
intraoral photos and digital imaging.
• A professional, patient-first communication style and a teamwork mindset.

• Competitive base: $50–$58/hr DOE (stretch to $60 for highly experienced perio clinicians)
• Per-diem (daily) pay structure — your daily rate is equivalent to the advertised hourly range
• Paid normal workdays during scheduled doctor time off (the dentist takes approximately 6
weeks off per year)
• Bonus Program: performance-based incentives
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–3 PM (34 hrs/week) — Part-Time Considered
• Medical Benefits: 50% employer-paid
• Vision & Hearing Insurance
• In-House Dental Coverage
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• Modern Technology
• Plus: PTO, paid holidays, CE support