Medical Assistant - Full Time & Part Time

Compensation:

• Sign-On Bonus: $4,000 *Prorated by FTE and subject to payback clause
• Non-exempt/hourly
• Full wage scale is $23.27 to $31.39 per hour

Work Schedule: Part time & Full time, M-F, occasional Saturdays or regular Saturdays may be available if interested

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 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
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• 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

Our Medical Assistants support daily patient management in our outpatient clinics as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Unity Care NW is committed to a patient-centered care team model that engages patients and their families in their care.

Learn more about our Medical Assistant role by watching the following video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbZjBycyB4

What We Offer

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

Generous Benefits Including:

• Paid Time Off (108 hours Year 1,156 hours Year 2 & further increases thereafter)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours paid
• Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - information can be found at https://bit.ly/3XBG5s2
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing Education for MAs with eligible & current board certification ($180 plus 12 hours)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant & Severe Weather Pay
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Reimbursement of renewal fees for WA State license
• Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses, Will preparation services & gym discounts
• 6 paid holidays
• Health Living reimbursements

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

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

If you would like to commit to a team such as this, and feel you could help us in our efforts, please apply. We would love to hear from you! To apply, visit our Careers Page at Unity Care NW - Job Opportunities (paylocity.com) & contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at 360-788-2661 with questions. 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 employees to receive annual flu immunizations. 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 have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus. Following CDC and state guidelines, we have granted a very limited number of exemptions for employees who qualify.