Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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USD 24 - 28
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Job Description
Compensation:
- Hourly nonexempt
- New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $24.52 to $28.80 per hour
- Based on performance there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $24.52 to $33.13 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Full time 40 hours per week
- Four 10hour days
Who We Are
Unity Care NW is a private nonprofit 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 almost 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 have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent whose ambitions and values align with ours.
Job Summary
As a Dental Assistant for UCNW you would support our dental providers in expandedduty dentistry and maintain a positive courteous welcoming climate for patients and staff.
What We Offer
- A friendly & collaborative team environment
- A competitive compensation package
Generous benefits including:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with both children and adults
- Familiarity with Dentrix
- Want to make a difference in the lives of our patients & community
To apply visit our Careers Page: . For news on our organization & future job postings please follow us on LinkedIn at Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been lifesaving. We are proud of the leadership role we have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
