Dental Assistant
Unity Care NW·Bellingham, Washington
Unity Care NW·Bellingham, Washington
Support dental providers in expanded-duty dentistry while maintaining a welcoming environment for patients and staff. Ensure a positive and courteous climate within the clinic.
Non-exempt/Hourly The standard wage range for this role is $25.18 to $29.58 per hour. It may be possible to earn more over time up to $34.02 per hour.
Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week Four 10-hour days
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 strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.
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.
What We Offer: A friendly & collaborative team environment A competitive compensation package
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 in to 196 hours per year over 10 years Paid sick leave Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 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 Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan Employee Assistance Program Alternative transportation incentives Healthy Living reimbursement Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
Requirements: Current Dental Assistant registration from the WA State Department of Health Previous DA experience
Experience with both children and adults Familiarity with Dentrix Want to make a difference in the lives of our patients & community
Visit our Careers page at Whatcom Healthcare Jobs | Bellingham Medical Field Careers. 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 HR@ucnw.org. 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.
Market context
Dental assistants in Washington are commonly sought in general and specialty practices, and employers often prioritize candidates who can step into chairside support quickly. This role is competitive because it requires a Washington RDA license, current CPR/BLS, and hands-on experience with FMX, crown preps, temps, and cord packing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license and certification details before applying.
