Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt, $19.95 to $23.46 per hour

Work Schedule: Full time, 4 days/10 hr shifts, M-F with Saturday back up rotation 3-4 times per year

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.

Safety is our priority through the Covid-19 pandemic. To learn more about what we’re doing to ensure the safety of patients and staff, please view the following website: https://unitycarenw.org/safe/.

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 a Clinic Receptionist for Unity Care NW, you will provide excellent customer service to our patients and vendors, check patients in for their appointments and you will help to inform patients of all services UCNW provides.

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team work environment
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) match after one year
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Annual Wellness Benefits

• High school education or GED
• One year of experience in customer service
• Must have general office skills, including excellent data entry and computing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office products (must be proficient with Outlook and Word).
• Proficient keyboarding skills, be able to input patient data quickly and accurately, and have the ability to use office equipment (fax, photo copier, phone system).
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills in a demanding fast paced environment.
• Must be able to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, & others.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or technical certificate
• Previous medical or dental office experience
• Previous experience with underserved populations and cultural competency

If you would like to commit to a team such as this, and feel you could help us in our efforts, please apply. We would love to hear from you! 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. Following CDC and state guidelines, we have granted a very limited number of exemptions for employees who qualify.