Description

*Applications will be accepted through 08/20/2025. Interviews will be conducted in the following weeks.

Compensation:

Non-exempt/Hourly
The standard wage range for this role is $29.66 to $35.29 per hour.
It may be possible to earn more over time up to $40.91 per hour.
This role may be eligible for a Saturday shift differential of 10%.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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

UCNW passionately serves a unique and diverse patient population. As our Safety Liaison, you would be responsible for preparing for and responding to incidents that involve patients and visitors to our facilities. This would include a special emphasis on challenges related to severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders, that impact the safety and security of UCNW staff, patients, visitors, and facilities. Performs occasional janitorial tasks during business hours, including restroom sanitation, trash pickup, and assisting with shipping and receiving duties. Supports clinic staff by disinfecting areas as needed and ensuring supplies are delivered promptly.

What We Offer

Generous Benefits Including:

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off of 108 hours (accrued in Year 1 increasing thereafter)
Paid sick leave
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
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
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 Bonus & Will preparation services
Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (we can offer this training free of charge upon hire)
Keyboarding speed of 30 wpm and data entry skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Outlook, etc.
Effective communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to travel between UCNW locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations.

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

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!

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 Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.