Dentist for Children's Clinic - Unity Care NW - Bellingham, WA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Bellingham, WA

Job Description

Description:
Compensation:

Salaried, exempt
New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $144,892 to $181,105 per year.
Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale from $144,892 to $217,401 per year.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, 4-10's Mon-Fri

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 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
Unity Care NW is dedicated to breaking the cycle of dental disease that runs in families. To prevent this, we provide dental care to children of all ages at our clinics and via our mobile dental program that provides routine dental care at elementary and middle schools, Head Start programs, and daycare centers throughout Whatcom County. As a provider for our Bellingham pediatric dental clinic, you would see patients from childhood through 26 years old.
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
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 with tail coverage
Continuing Education (days & dollars)
Reimbursement of state license & DEA
Alternative transportation incentives
Annual Healthy Living reimbursements
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 Dental License.
one or more years of experience as a clinical dentist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting.
current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (we can offer this training upon hire, free of charge)
be reliable & team-oriented with a collaborative approach to practice
have the ability to use Electronic Dental Records, specifically Dentrix &eRX, and Microsoft Office programs
be able to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to children 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
If you are passionate about helping everyone have the opportunity to live their healthiest life, please visit our Careers Page to apply 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 employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.

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