Job Type
Full-time
Description
Compensation- Salaried, exempt
- $1,000 Signing Bonus *Subject to payback clause.
- New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $101,254 to $121,493 per year
- It may be possible to earn more over time up to $141,731 per year
Work Schedule:- Full time, M-F
- 4/10's between 7:30a-6:30p
Job SummaryAs 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-planning. You may also provide sealants, screenings & radiographs, restorative fills & other services. You would be responsible for the setup and cleanup of dental rooms and charting.
What We Offer- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- A competitive compensation package
Loan Repayment Application Opportunities- Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid .
- Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps ( NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov) ) and/or Washington Student Achievement Council ( Washington Health Corps | WSAC )
While employes at UCNW are eligible to apply for these loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.
Generous Benefits:- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
- 6 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off starting at 160 hours accrued in Year 1 of eligibility gradually increasing to 248 hours per year over 10 years
- 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 Bonuses & Will preparation services
- Continuing Education
- Reimbursement of WA State license renewal fees
Requirements
- An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
- Two years' previous DH experience
- A current Washington State Dental Hygienist License with no actions taken
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (this can be obtained upon hire if not currently certified)
- 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 workload
- Ability to maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients at all times
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience in a community or public health setting
- Experience working with adults in underserved populations
Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!
To ApplyVisit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org and contact Tami Livingston, HR Generalist, at
[email protected] or 360-676-6177. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv !
If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact
[email protected]. 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 influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.Salary Description
$101,254 to $121,493 per year
