Clinic Receptionist - Bellingham

Unity Care NW•Bellingham, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
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 familiarity 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.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or technical certificate, preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing a welcoming and positive check-in experience to all patients and visitors at the front desk.

Benefits

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 and increasing thereafter)
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 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
Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services