Compensation:

• Non-exempt/hourly
• Full wage scale is $25.77 to $34.81 per hour
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $25.77 to $30.29 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 prorated by FTE and subject to 2-year payback clause

Work Schedule:

• Full time or part-time (at least 30 hours/week required)
• 10-hour days only
• Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays
• Day shifts only

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 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

The Medical Assistant provides and coordinates medical care in an outpatient setting following a patient-centered, primary care model including the following tasks:

• Completes patient rooming process.
• Completes patient testing and procedures following provider orders/standing orders.
• Performs desktop management and computer tasks.
• Performs immunizations and injections.
• Performs general clinical operation duties.
• Precepts new employees and coaches MA Apprentices.
• Orders supplies, medications, and vaccines.

Learn more about our MA roles by watching the following videos:

UCNW Careers - Medical Assistant - Kristy - YouTube

UCNW Careers - Medical Assistant - Monika - YouTube

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful, mission-oriented work supporting your community
• A culture of inclusivity
• A competitive compensation package

Generous Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (108 hours Year One, 156 hours Year Two & further increases thereafter)
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours paid
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Continuing Education for MAs with eligible & current board certification ($180 plus 12 hours)
• Reimbursement of renewal fees for WA State license
• Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - information can be found at https://bit.ly/3XBG5s2
• 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

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Medical Assistant-Certified License from the WA State Department of Health

• Two years of Medical Assisting experience
• Experience in an outpatient clinic serving all ages, including providing immunizations
• A strong interest in working with a diverse patient population

Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661. 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 that all employees receive annual flu vaccines. 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’ve played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.