Communicable Disease Program Coordinator 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. 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. 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. Respect IntegrityAccountabilityCollaborationInnovation 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 eligibility6 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 AidRequirements 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 CExperience with grant research, writing, and reporting
