Description:

Compensation

Salaried, exempt
$1,000 Signing Bonus *Subject to payback clause.
New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $101,254 to $121,493 per year
It may be possible to earn more over time up to $141,731 per year

Work Schedule:

Full time, M-F
4/10's between 7:30a-6:30p

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

Respect
Integrity
Accountability
Collaboration
Innovation

We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide optimum periodontal/hygiene services and oral health education to Unity Care NW patients. You would provide traditional hygiene services such as scaling and root-planning. You may also provide sealants, screenings & radiographs, restorative fills & other services. You would be responsible for the setup and cleanup of dental rooms and charting.

What We Offer

A friendly and collaborative team environment
A competitive compensation package

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)) and/or Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC)

While employes at UCNW are eligible to apply for these loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.

Generous Benefits:

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off starting at 160 hours accrued in Year 1 of eligibility gradually increasing to 248 hours per year over 10 years
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/AD&D insurance
Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services
Continuing Education
Reimbursement of WA State license renewal fees

Requirements:

An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Two years' previous DH experience
A current Washington State Dental Hygienist License with no actions taken
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (this can be obtained upon hire if not currently certified)
Ability to place and finish restorative materials and sealants
General knowledge of basic dental policies & procedures and oral health issues, especially regarding oral hygiene
General office skills such as computers (Dentrix and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word & Excel), faxes, telephones, and copy machines
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients at all times

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a community or public health setting
Experience working with adults in underserved populations

Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org and contact Tami Livingston, HR Generalist, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-676-6177. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

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