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Medical Assistant - Certified

Unity Care NW
Bellingham, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

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)
  • Schedules are four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days
  • Workdays are Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
  • 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 Medical Assistant provides and coordinates medical care in an outpatient setting at either our Bellingham or Ferndale clinic following a patient-centered, primary care model including the following tasks:

  • Completes patient rooming process.
  • Completes patient testing and procedures following provider orders/standing orders.
  • Performs desktop management and computer tasks.
  • Performs immunizations and injections.
  • Performs general clinical operation duties.
  • Precepts new employees and coaches MA Apprentices.
  • Orders supplies, medications, and vaccines.


Learn more about our MA role by watching the following video:

UCNW Careers - Medical Assistant - Monika - YouTube




What We Offer

  • A friendly and collaborative team environment
  • Meaningful, mission-oriented work supporting 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 Apply for a License | Washington State Department of Health

Preferred Qualifications
  • Two years of Medical Assisting experience
  • Experience in an outpatient clinic serving all ages, including providing immunizations
  • A strong interest in working with a diverse patient population

Qualified candidates with applicable experience or similar 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.

Salary : $26 - $31

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