The Patient Services Specialist is responsible for managing patient check-in and check-out, handling inbound referrals, and scheduling appointments. This role also involves answering multi-line phone calls and processing insurance information to ensure an efficient patient experience.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have at least one year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting, with familiarity in insurance and referral processes. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically Epic, is strongly preferred along with strong customer service skills.
The Oregon Clinic is the largest private specialty physician practice in Oregon. More than 300 physicians and advanced practice practitioners provide respectful, compassionate care in more than 30 specialty areas, resulting in more than 550,000 patient visits each year. Founded in Portland in 1994, The Oregon Clinic is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care, practicing evidence-based medicine, and providing leadership for the healthcare community. We collaborate with primary care physicians and use a team approach to address health conditions at almost 60 specialty clinic locations across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
To find the location and specialist right for you, visit www.oregonclinic.com.
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Description
Make an Impact at The Oregon Clinic! Premium Benefits, Competitive Pay, and
Inspiring Purpose
Join us at The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Patient Services Specialist. Work
alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians in
our thriving Plastic Surgery East Clinic located in Northeast Portland. Each
patient receives the highest value care tailored to their needs.
Every person at TOC makes a difference in our mission of delivering world-class
care with kindness and empathy. As a member of our team, you have the
opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our
ecosystem of care. By providing patients and internal and external stakeholders
with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience, you’ll help ensure that
patients at The Oregon Clinic Plastic Surgery East Clinic receive the highest
value care tailored to their needs.
Using strong customer service and communication skills, this phone-based role is
responsible for:
* Responsible for checking in and out new/established patients.
* Managing inbound referrals and scheduling patient appointments.
* Answering and directing calls on a multi-line phone system.
* Obtaining and completing insurance information.
* Handling incoming cosmetic patient inquiries and ensuring timely, appropriate
scheduling.
* Performing additional administrative and support tasks as needed.
Salary:
Hiring range, based on experience and credentials:
* Level I: $19.59 - $26.51 per hour.
* Level II: $21.55 - $29.16 per hour.
* Level III: $23.71 - $32.07 per hour.
Workdays: This role is located at the Plastic Surgery East Clinic at Providence
Professional Plaza. Typical hours are Monday-Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
Qualifications that support success in this role are based on education,
experience, and values, including:
* Minimum of one (1) year of work experience, preferably in a medical office,
is strongly preferred. Specialty care, Plastic Surgery experience is a plus!
* Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is strongly preferred. Epic
experience is a plus!
* Strong customer service skills and experience are preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively
multitask.
* Familiarity with insurance and referral processes.
* Excellent attendance and work ethic.
* Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
* Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients,
physicians, and other team members.
* A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job
requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working
conditions may change as needs evolve.
Make an impact in patient-focused healthcare. Look forward to coming to work and
feel good about the work you do - apply today!
Premium Benefits:
* Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription
Insurance
* Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account
options
* Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
* Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
* Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
* Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance
Patients and peers recognize The Oregon Clinic as a top regional healthcare
provider and employer. We are:
* Guided by our values of dedicating to excellence, compassionate and joyful
connection, inclusive collaboration, listening humbly, and leading with
integrity.
* The largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical and surgical practice in
Oregon with a team of 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and our
business office.
* Dedicated to providing the highest value care tailored to the needs of each
unique patient.
* Proud to be consistently ranked by our employees as a Top 10 Workplace by The
Oregonian.
Our Commitments:
* Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: We are more than an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds.
Our goal is for patients, physicians, and team members to see and feel
diversity, equity, safety, and inclusion in all aspects of their interactions
with TOC clinics and administration.
* A safe workplace: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of
our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of
drug and background screenings.