Communicable Disease Program Coordinator - Part-time

Description

Compensation:

• Hourly, non-exempt
• 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:

• Part-time with benefits
• 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 strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a 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 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
• 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
• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in social services or public health or equivalent education, training and experience.
• 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 or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Possesses specific knowledge and training in public and/or community health typically acquired during completion of a certificate or license program or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Experience working cross departmentally within a medical clinic and leading multi-disciplinary teams including outside agencies. 
• Program coordination experience. 
• Ability to analyze and report clinical outcomes and participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• 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 Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Forms & PowerPoint.
• Able to learn & use software programs proficiently including Electronic Health Records (EHR), scheduling systems, HR/Payroll system, survey software and learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Public health coursework
• Basic knowledge of the social and clinical aspects of living with HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C
• Experience with grant research, writing, and reporting

To Apply  

Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org. 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.