Vancouver Clinic is seeking a full-time Clinic Assistant to support the Allergy department at our Salmon Creek location. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7 : 00am to 4 : 00 pm

In this role you will support the clinical team by performing administrative tasks that are critical to providing excellent patient care.

The Clinic Assistant assists with incoming calls, patient records and paperwork, supplies, referrals, and authorizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supports team by scheduling appointments from phone calls and during checkouts and recalls.

Assists in providing information for appealed insurance claims.

Responsible for processing urgent referrals.

Responds to requests from 3rd parties for further information, documentation, clarification (attorneys, claims managers, etc.).

Processes paperwork for FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation for patients.

Answers incoming calls and is the primary contact to answer questions from the Patient Service Center.

Receives incoming faxes for the team and distributes to assigned clinical staff.

Follows patient referrals

Gathers and locates patient records.

Processes and addresses non clinical errors within EPIC.

Manages out of office basket assignments, APC Schedule holds, and DoD assignments

Maintains non-pharmaceutical supplies in rooms, orders these supplies as needed, and monitors non-pharmaceutical supply expiration dates.

Specific administrative duties and responsibilities can vary as required by the department. Must be administrative / clerical in nature, not clinical.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Detail oriented and ability to multi-task effectively.

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Working knowledge of computers and basic software programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Two years’ experience in an administrative health care environment strongly preferred.

Prefer those with Epic EHR experience.

Pay Range : $17.80 - $24.91

$17.80 - $24.91

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.

Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.

We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years.

PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE / hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

Last updated : 2024-07-25