Chief Operating Officer

Unity Care NW seeks an experienced, strategic leadership partner to lead UCNW’s medical, dental, support services, Way Station, and care & case management program operations.

TO APPLY

Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org and contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661 with questions. In addition to completing the application, please submit your resume and cover letter (2 pages or less) addressing the following:

1. Why are you interested in Unity Care NW and our mission?
2. Summarize your experience that makes you a good fit for this role.
3. Describe a time you led a significant operational improvement and the key results achieved.

Position will be open until filled, but first consideration will be given to materials received by 11/6/26. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at .

WHO WE ARE

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving Whatcom County since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. To learn more about our organization and the services we provide, please visit us at .

WHAT WE VALUE

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We are united by our vision, mission, and values, and actively cultivate a culture of belonging, with the aim of leveraging the diverse, collective talents and strengths of each member of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation:

• Salary, exempt
• Eligible for Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
• The standard wage range for this role is $191,472.42 - $247,051.38 per year
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $302,543.38 per year

Benefits: Unity Care NW offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (160 hours 1st year, 208 hours 2nd year, increasing at Year 5 & Year 10 thereafter)
• Other paid leaves including Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 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 reimbursements
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for leading UCNW’s medical, dental, support services, Way Station, and care & case management programs. They lead continuous improvements in operational efficiencies and effectiveness through identification and successful implementation of internal and external best practices & provide leadership and coaching to their team which includes the Medical and Dental Operations Managers, the Support Services Manager, The Way Station Health & Hygiene Manager, and the Senior Administrative Assistant. They also partner with operational, clinical, and senior leaders to develop and monitor budgets, establish organizational priorities, and develop strategic and operational plans.