WHO ARE WE?

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center 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 DO WE VALUE?

Here at Unity Care NW, 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 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-planing. You may also provide sealants, screenings & radiographs, restorative fills, etc. You would be responsible for the setup and cleanup of dental rooms and charting.

?OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• Two (2) years' experience work experience, especially in a community or public health setting (preferred)
• Experience working with adults in underserved populations (preferred)
• A current Washington State Dental Hygienist License with no actions taken
• A current BLS certification
• 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 work load.
• Ability to maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients at all times.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A friendly and collaborative team work environment

Competitive compensation with starting wage range from $38.85 to $46.59 per hour

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays

401(k) match after one year

Alternative transportation incentive

Annual wellness benefits

?Eligible to apply for