Medical Assistant - Certified

Compensation

Non-exempt/hourly

• The standard wage range for this role is $26.47 to $31.11 per hour
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $35.75 per hour
• Currently offering a Sign-On Bonus of $2,000 prorated by Full-time Equivalency (FTE) and subject to 2-year payback clause

• Full time (40 hours per week)
• Schedules are 10-hour days for 4 days per week
• Workdays are Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
• Day shifts only

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 over 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

• 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.

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 role by watching the following video:

UCNW Careers - Medical Assistant - Monika - You Tube

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

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./3
  
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• 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 education program
• Medical Assistant-Certified License from the WA State Department of Health (or be eligible to obtain one) - licensing requirements can be viewed at Apply for a License | Washington 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

Qualified candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Visit our Careers Page tycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr or . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on Linked In at !

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR. 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 Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.