What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Receptionist - Ferndale position at Unity Care NW?
Description
Compensation:
- Hourly, non-exempt
- New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $22.12 to $26.01 per hour
- Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $22.12 to $29.86 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Full time, 40 hours, days
- 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 almost 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
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 & collaborative team environment
- A competitive compensation package
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
- 6 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
- Life/AD&D insurance
- 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
- Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid.
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 familarity 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.
To apply, visit our Careers Page . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn @UnityCareNW!
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.
Salary : $22 - $26
