Dental Hygienist

Description

Compensation

• Salaried, exempt
• New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $98,592 to $118,310 per year
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $98,592 to $138,008 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 

Watch our video at https://youtu.be/Z8LjtB3hxnE to learn more about loan repayment opportunities at UCNW!

• 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)

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!

About Bellingham

Live in a community consistently rated one of the most desirable in the USA! Bellingham, a popular university & retirement community of over 91,000 nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. Just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Whatcom County houses several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
• Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)
• Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational Systems)

To Apply
 

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

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 Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.