General Dentist

Description

Compensation:

• Salaried, exempt
• New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $157,500 to $196,900 per year.
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale from $157,500 to $236,300 per year.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time at 40 hours per week
• Schedule is four days per week working 10-hour days

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

Unity Care NW is dedicated to breaking the cycle of dental disease that runs in families. As a General Dentist for our Bellingham pediatric dental clinic, you would see patients from newborn through age 26.

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• A robust orientation followed by a ramp up period
• A fully implemented EHR system (Dentrix with eRX)
• A competitive compensation package

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Malpractice insurance through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) with tail coverage
• Continuing Education (days & dollars)
• Reimbursement of state license & DEA
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Annual Healthy Living reimbursements
• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid
• Eligibility to apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) which, if awarded, provides tax free funds to pay towards eligible student loans for a 2-year commitment (view the details at http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
• Eligibility to apply for loan repayment through the Washington Student Achievement Council which, if awarded, provides funds to pay towards eligible student loans for a 2 or 3-year commitment (view the details at http://www.wsac.wa.gov/health-professionals)

Requirements

• DDS or DMD
• current Washington State Dentist License or eligible to apply
• current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration or eligible to apply

Other Qualifications

• one or more years of experience as a clinical dentist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting
• reliable & team-oriented with a collaborative approach to practice
• ability to use Electronic Dental Records, specifically Dentrix & eRX, and Microsoft Office programs
• ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to children of all ages and special populations served by UCNW - special populations include those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability, migrant and seasonal workers, experiencing homelessness and others.

About Bellingham

Bellingham, a popular university & retirement community of over 80,000 is 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:

• Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational System)
• 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)

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page at Join Our Team – Unity Care NW. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfh.

 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.