Dental Assistant (Bellingham)

WHO WE ARE

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 WE VALUE

Here at Unity Care NW, we value:

Respect

Integrity

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation

We strive to live out our truth by putting these values in action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Dental Assistant, you would support our dental providers in expanded-duty dentistry and maintain a positive, courteous, welcoming climate for patients and staff. This position may be at our Bellingham or Ferndale clinic.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Have a passion for working with diverse & underserved patient populations

Want to make a difference in the lives of our patients & & the community

Be familiar with Dentrix which is our Electronic Health Record

Possess experience with both children & adults (preferred)

Hold a current Dental Assistant registration from the WA State Department of Health

WHAT WE OFFER:

A friendly and collaborative team environment

A competitive wage

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave benefit plus 6 Paid Holidays

Reimbursement of your DA registration renewal fees

An alternative transportation incentive

ABOUT BELLINGHAM:

Live in a community​consistently rated one of the most desirable in the USA! Beautiful Bellingham, WA, is a popular university & retirement community of 80,000 nestled between the Salish Sea and the foot of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Baker. A short distance from Seattle, Vancouver, BC, and the San Juan Islands, Whatcom County houses several charming small towns.

ABOUT FERNDALE:

Set amidst lush farmland on the Nooksack River with a commanding view of Mount Baker, Ferndale’s 12,000+ residents pride themselves on their relaxed, small-town friendliness and affordable quality of life. Ferndale’s convenient location in Whatcom County on the I-5 corridor is just 15 minutes away from our main site in beautiful downtown Bellingham

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 Systems)

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)

If you are passionate about helping everyone have the opportunity to live their healthiest life, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please visit our Careers Page at https://www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com/unitycarenw/.

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. This program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations unless an appropriate accommodation is granted.