Description
Compensation:
- Non-exempt/Hourly
- The standard wage range for this role is $22.71to $26.71 per hour
- It may be possible to earn more over time up to $30.66 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Full time, 40 hours, days
- 4 10's with one weekday off
- Clinic operations are Mon-Sat
Who We Are:
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.
Job Summary:
As a Clinic Receptionist for Unity Care NW, you would be responsible for providing a welcoming and positive check-in experience to all patients and visitors at the front desk.
What We Offer:
- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- A competitive compensation package
- Loan Repayment Application Opportunities*: employment at UCNW counts toward eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
Benefits Include:
- 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 and increasing thereafter)
- Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
- 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
*While employees at UCNW are eligible to apply for loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.
Requirements
- Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
- Associates degree or technical certificate, preferred.
- Requires one year of experience in customer service, utilizing data entry skills, preferably in a medical or dental office setting.
- Experience dealing with underserved populations and cultural competency a plus.
- Proficiency and familiarity with payment systems and Microsoft Word & Outlook.
- Keyboarding speed of 35-40 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.
- Demonstrates necessary proficiency with all electronic clinical systems, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and scheduling systems.
Candidates who meet the requirements or who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!
To Apply Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org . 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 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Basic written and verbal communication, computational, computer, and mathematical skills typically acquired through high school completion
- One year of customer service experience using data-entry skills
- Proficiency and familiarity with payment systems
- Keyboarding speed of 35–40 words per minute and accurate data-entry skills
- Proficiency with electronic clinical systems, including EMR and scheduling systems
- Associate degree or technical certificate
- Experience in a medical or dental office setting
- Experience with underserved populations and cultural competency
What We Do
Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center serving Whatcom County, providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to increase healthy years of life for its community.
