Dental Assistant

Description

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• The standard wage range for this role is $25.18 to $29.58 per hour
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• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $34.02 per hour.

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Four 10-hour days

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.

• 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.

As a Dental Assistant for UCNW, you would support our dental providers in expanded‑duty dentistry and maintain a positive, courteous, welcoming climate for patients and staff.

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years
• Paid sick leave
• 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 Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
• Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

• Current Dental Assistant registration from the WA State Department of Health
• Previous DA experience

• Experience with both children and adults
• Familiarity with Dentrix
• Want to make a difference in the lives of our patients & community

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

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If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR. 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 Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.