Job Information
UNITY CARE NW Clinic Receptionist in Bellingham, Washington
Compensation:
- Hourly, non-exempt
- New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $19.95 to $23.46 per hour
- Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $19.95 to $26.92 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{rel="nofollow"}) 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 & gym discounts
- Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid{rel="nofollow"}.
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.
Possesses specific knowledge of customer service/reception processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
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 com