Clinic Receptionist

Description

Compensation:

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $22.12 - $26.01 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow over time on our full wage scale of $22.12 - $29.86 per hour

Work Schedule:  

• Full time, 40 hours, days
• Shifts can be five 8-hour days, or four 10-hour days depending on department needs
• 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 

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: 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years
• Paid sick leave 
• 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
• 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 

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 Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.