Compensation:

• Non-exempt/Hourly
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $19.95- $23.46 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $19.95 - $26.92 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays

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

A Medical Assistant education program can cost up to $1,770 per quarter – at Unity Care NW, we pay YOU to learn! Are you interested in joining the UCNW clinical staff? Are you passionate about providing health care to everyone no matter their insurance status? Are you looking for a career change? Would you like to receive top-notch training while getting paid to learn? Then consider applying for Unity Care NW's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!

As a medical home, Unity Care NW is committed to a patient-centered care team model that engages patients and their families in their care. The Medical Assistant supports daily patient management in our outpatient clinic as part of this multi-disciplinary team & has the opportunity to build relationships with patients in an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

As a Medical Assistant Apprentice, you will receive 12 months/2000 hours of on-the-job PAID practicum with supplemental coursework and lab days. After successful completion of the program, you will qualify for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Health Career Association then be eligible to apply for the MA-Certified certification through the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).

What We Offer

• A friendly and 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
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow/Organ Donation & Severe Weather Pay
• Life/AD&D 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursement
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
• Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
• Reimbursement of WA State license fees
• Continuing Education dollars & hours for renewing your CCMA after your certified

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  Timely completion of WA State's Application for Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Agreement (if hired)
• Commitment to working at UCNW as a Medical Assistant for a minimum of one year following successful program completion, testing and licensure as long as you remain in good standing as an employee
• Available to start on Monday, July 10, 2023, and attend the state's virtual kickoff meeting on Friday, July 14, 2023

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a UCNW employee in good standing for at least one year – exception may be made upon approval
• Experience in the health care field

External candidates who meet the requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

To Apply

If you’re passionate about everyone having the opportunity to live their healthiest life, please visit our Careers Page to apply at www.unitycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661. 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 that all employees receive annual flu vaccines. 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’ve 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.