Compensation:

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• The standard wage range for this role is $26.31 to $30.91 per hour.
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $35.55 per hour.

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• 5, 8-hour days Mon-Fri
• 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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 Dental Patient Scheduling Coordinator, you would be responsible for keeping dental schedules current and correct and maximizing clinic templates. You would also keep patients informed of dental appointment details.  

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 after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years
• Paid sick leave
• 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
• Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

• Requires one year of experience in customer service, utilizing data entry skills, preferably in a medical or dental office setting.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) preferred. 
• Some dental office experience a plus. 

Preferred Qualifications

• One year call center or reception experience.
• Some dental office experience a plus. 
• Experience with underserved populations and cultural competency is ideal.

To Apply

Visit our Careers page at Whatcom Healthcare Jobs | Bellingham Medical Field Careers. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.

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.