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Join our team as a Part-time Dental Receptionist at Unify Community Health, Northeast Spokane, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families. Visit our website at to learn more about our organization. Position Highlights: • $18.17-$22.26/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates, • Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine, • Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available, • Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic., • Greets patients and maintains patient and visitor log. Notifies appropriate person of the patient's arrival. Provides translation services as needed to patients., • Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts, registers new patients and updates patient data in the computer., • Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed. Notifies appropriate Provider of all patient no-shows and cancellations. Adjusts and updates the schedule for cancellations, new patients and recall appointments., • Verifies patient's insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation. Assists patients with questions regarding insurance plans as needed., • Reviews and responds to patients' questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems., • Performs routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters, billing insurance companies, encouraging payment, taking payments and generating end-of-day reports., • Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles cash box daily., • Manages the Referral Process, working on referrals from inception through completion., • Manages the recall process to include follow-up communication to patients for routine preventative care, treatment plan completion, and other appointments as needed., • Ensures that clinic generated documents are sent to the Health Information department and office related clinic documents are filed in the patient's record., • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)., • One year's experience in a clinic, optometry or dental office preferred., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at level 9, • Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions., • Ability to interact with patients, Providers and staff in a professional manner., • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel., • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing insurance is preferred. "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being." Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Head Start (EHS) Family Educator plans and implements comprehensive child development and family support services through home visits. Collaborates with team to facilitate socialization groups and family events (occasional evening/weekend work required). Will implement services to meet or exceed Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Akin policies and procedures. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Utilizes the Parents as Teachers curriculum to prepare and implement weekly home visit plans for children birth-to-3 and expectant families, including children with disabilities and medical needs, • Facilitates positive, developmentally appropriate caregiver-child interaction, • Conducts screenings and assessments of children in all developmental areas and collaborates with health professionals to evaluate the child’s development, • Refers to early intervention services and other appropriate community services, as necessary., • Develops an individualized school readiness plan for each child based on screenings, assessments, and family input, • Develops family partnership goals based on the family’s strengths, needs, and interests and partners with community agencies to provide referrals and resources to support the family to meet their goals, • Participates in planning and facilitating family events and socialization groups throughout the year, • Participates in quarterly team reviews of enrolled families with interdisciplinary team., • Actively assists with the recruitment of Policy Council members and attends Policy Council meetings periodically or as requested, • Maintains complete, objective, timely, and confidential records for children and families, • Attends required Akin and Early Learning trainings, as well as community-based trainings as needed, • Provides on-the-job technical support for new staff members and volunteers, • Participates in weekly team meetings and regular team-building activities, • Participates in recruitment activities to support full enrollment, • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Ability to establish positive, goal-oriented relationships with individuals and families., • Knowledge and experience in child development, early childhood education and/or social services, • Experience supporting caregiver-child interaction, • Ability to observe and to report objectively on family functioning and progress toward achievement of identified goals, • Ability to exercise judgment and to handle stressful circumstances, • Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping, and oral and written communications, • Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices, • Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish and build collaborative partnerships with community agencies and their staff, • Proficient in Office 365 and data entry, • Ability to adapt to new technology, • Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds, • Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is performed in families’ homes, an Akin office environment, and personal vehicle. • Home environments may include pets, residual smoke, pests, and other typical household hazards like dirt and other spills. (Note: we do not allow smoking during visits), • Office environment includes moderate noise and typical office lighting and temperatures., • Travel for visits occurs daily; work is often done off-site between home visits. HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS: Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel regularly during home visits., • Ability to sit in car frequently., • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Home Visitor CDA (Child Development Associate) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, or Associate or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent to the Home Visitor CDA, • Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for work-related travel, • Proof of physical exam within past 12 months (updated every three years), • One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided, • Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer, • Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting., • A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE • CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, • HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne pathogen training, • Food Handler’s Permit, • Other assigned trainings PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu, • Current Parents as Teachers certification SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The target starting pay for this position is $25.866 - $31.032 per hour, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account. The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.