Care Coordinator Medical Assistant at Unity Care NW

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

31.11

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

In-basket Management, Controlled Substance Compliance, Health Maintenance Care Gaps, Internal Referrals, Tele-med Setup, Patient-centered Care, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Electronic Medical Records, Scheduling Systems, Multi-lingual Communication, Problem Solving, Analysis Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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 Work Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week) Schedule is Monday-Friday working five 8-hour days Day shifts only 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 over 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 The Care Coordinator Medical Assistant provides and coordinates medical care in an outpatient setting following a patient-centered, primary care model. Primary responsibilities and duties include: In-basket management tasks Maintaining compliance with contracted controlled substance medications through Compass Rose Enrollment Workflows Addressing and closing health maintenance care gaps Performing tasks for internal referrals Setting up for tele-med appointments What We Offer A friendly and collaborative team environment Meaningful, mission-oriented work making an impact on your community A competitive compensation and benefits package Generous Benefits Including: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility Paid Time Off (108 hours Year One, 156 hours Year Two & further increases thereafter) 6 paid holidays Paid Sick Leave Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Continuing Education for MAs with current national 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 https://bit.ly/3XBG5s2 Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection Flexible spending accounts Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan Employee Assistance Program Alternative Transportation Incentives Health Living reimbursement Unique programs including Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses, Will preparation services & Will preparation services Requirements 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 Medical Assistant - Credentialing Information | Washington State Department of Health Preferred Qualifications Two years of MA experience with outpatient clinic responsibilities Current MA certification through the AAMA, NCMA or other association that certifies MAs that's accepted by the WA State Department of Health for receiving an MA-Certified license A strong interest in working with a diverse patient population Multi-lingual communication Self-directed with problem solving and analysis skills Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; Electronic Medical Records; scheduling systems; timeclock systems; learning management systems; and programs for creating & distributing surveys Qualified candidates with applicable experience or qualifications are encouraged to apply! To Apply Visit our Careers Page 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! If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. 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 influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator Medical Assistant coordinates medical care in an outpatient setting using a patient-centered primary care model. Key duties include managing in-baskets, closing health maintenance care gaps, and handling internal referrals and tele-med appointments.