Communicable Disease Program Coordinator at Unity Care NW

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

32.74

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Public Health Knowledge, Program Coordination, Grant Writing, Quality Improvement, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Social Services Experience, Team Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt, 32 hours per week, offers benefits The standard wage range for this role is $27.75 to $32.74 per hour It may be possible to earn more over time up to $37.72 per hour Work Schedule: .8 FTE/ 32 hours per week, Mon-Fri, on site 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 more than 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 Our Communicable Disease Program Coordinator provides administrative support and assists with coordinating all aspects of the Communicable Disease program at UCNW including patient, health center, and community programs. What We Offer A friendly & collaborative team environment A competitive compensation package Benefits Include: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year 6 paid holidays Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter) Paid Sick Leave Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty and Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant Life/AD&D insurance 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 Healthy Living reimbursements Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses and will preparation services. Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid. 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. Possesses specific knowledge and training in public and/or community health typically acquired during completion of a certificate or license program. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Public health coursework preferred. Three (3) years’ experience in social services or public health. Experience working cross departmentally within a medical clinic and leading multi-disciplinary teams including outside agencies. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be substituted. Basic knowledge of the social and clinical aspects of living with HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C preferred. Program coordination experience required. Experience with grant research, writing, and reporting is preferred. Must have the ability to analyze and report clinical outcomes and participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing & others. Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc. To apply, visit our Careers Page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/01ab991b-8943-482a-9a66-9faa7b131dec/Unity-Care-NW . 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 Communicable Disease Program Coordinator provides administrative support and coordinates all aspects of the Communicable Disease program at Unity Care NW. This includes working with patients, health center, and community programs.