WHO ARE WE?
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 almost 275 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.
WHAT DO WE VALUE?
Here at Unity Care NW, we value:
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:
As the Inpatient & ER Community Connector you would work with patients who are high-utilizers of the Emergency Department and you would facilitate multidisciplinary efforts to reduce utilization patterns in identified patients. You would also work to identify areas of potential risk upon discharge, provide appropriate care transition services, connect patients to the medical home and appropriate care management and community services. While this role is stationed primarily at our local hospital, it reports to and works closely with our organization.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
WHAT WE OFFER:
If you would like to commit to a team such as this, and feel you could help us in our efforts, please apply. We would love to hear from you! To apply, visit our Careers Page: https://www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com/unitycarenw/
Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations unless an appropriate accommodation is granted.
ABOUT BELLINGHAM:
Live in a Community consistently rated one of the most desirable in the USA! Beautiful Bellingham, a popular university & retirement community of 80,000, is nestled between the Salish Sea and the foot of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Baker. A short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC and the San Juan Islands, Whatcom County houses several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer, from a vast range of recreational & outdoor activities, excellent schools, unique shops, local festivals, farmers markets, diverse restaurants, community events, and enjoy visual and performing arts.
$56804 - $68702 Per Year
Job Category:Hospital, Public and Private
Position Type:Full Time
Experience:2 - 5 years
Education:Master's Degree
750 First Street, NE Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
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