Clinic Services Specialist 2 - Medical Receptionist in VANCOUVER, Washington at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Clinic Services Specialist 2 - Medical Receptionist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-WA-VANCOUVER

Job ID: 26-48112
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Join Our Team as a Clinic Services Specialist!

(Clinic receptionist / Patient Access Specialist)

Your Impact Starts Here - Patients walk through our doors with questions, concerns, and sometimes a little hesitation. That is where you come in! As the welcoming face of our clinic, you will put patients at ease with your commitment to exceptional patient care. Our physicians and staff count on you to create a positive first impression — making you an essential part of the Legacy Health team. This is an opportunity to make a difference every day.

What You will Do - As a Clinic Services Specialist, you will be at the heart of our daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling patient appointments with accuracy and care
• Verifying insurance and handling patient registration
• Managing co-pay collections and balancing daily/weekly deposits
• Supporting front-office operations and serving as a resource for colleagues
• Assisting with limited coding and charge entry as needed

Is This the Right Role for You? We are looking for individuals who:

• Thrive in a demanding environment
• Possess strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and take initiative to support both patients and colleagues
• Have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to patient-centered service

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Responsibilities

• Incumbents in this job perform a wide variety of complex tasks, requiring prioritization and discretion.
• Performs complex activities such as scheduling, insurance verification, registration, balancing of co-pay money and balancing of daily or weekly deposits.
• Position serves as a resource for other staff, problem solves independently, mentors others and is self-directed.
• Position also interfaces with physicians and other staff on a regular basis and may do limited amount of coding and charge entry.

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of health care experience or equivalent education in at least one of the following areas preferred:
  • Admitting
  • Medical Records/Health Information
  • Applicable clerical support experience
  • Familiarity with Medical Terminology

Skills:

• Communications skills.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.