Description

Compensation: 

• Hourly, non-exempt
• New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $18.94 to $22.26 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $18.94 to $25.58 per hour

Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, M-F, between 9:30a-6:30pm

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

• 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 our Dental Sterilization Technician you will support our dental teams by successfully managing UCNW sterilization protocols to improve patient services, efficiency and productivity while under the supervision of one of our Dental Assistant Supervisors.

What We Offer

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

Generous Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Health Living reimbursements
• Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses, Will preparation services & gym discounts
• Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid.
• Reimbursement of your Dental Assistant registration renewal fees
• Continuing Education & reimbursement of renewal fees for roles with a WA State license

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification (we can provide this upon hire if needed or expired)
• Must acquire Washington State Department of Health Dental Assistant Registration before hire
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• General office skills

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Experience working with underserved populations
• Cultural competency and awareness

To apply, visit our Careers Page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/01ab991b-8943-482a-9a66-9faa7b131dec/Unity-Care-NW . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

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.