What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk/Patient Services Representative position at Podiatric Clinic?
Job Summary
Washington Integrative Foot & Ankle is dedicated to helping people of all ages and lifestyles get back to enjoying the activities they love. We have 3 convenient locations across the Seattle metro area in Renton, Kirkland, and Everett.
This role will work in both our Kirkland and Everett OR Kirkland and Renton location.
Washington Integrative Foot & Ankle is looking for a Patient Services Representative/Front Desk to answer a high volume of calls, provide excellent customer service, and provide support to the practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Answers a high volume of calls and schedules appointments for all patients with a high degree of accuracy
- Communicates clearly on the phone and accurately documents and assigns messages
- Confirms and updates contact information for all patients at every contact
- Makes follow-up calls for any messages left
- Documents appointment visit status, including rescheduled, cancelled, confirmed, left voice message, or any other status appropriately
- Delivers all communications with excellent customer service
- Be courteous and professional for all patient interactions
- Routes calls to appropriate staff for swift resolution
Requirements
- Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills
- Ability to navigate through patient records systems
- Ability to analyze situations, prioritize, develop solutions, and make recommendations
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent customer service and communication skills over the telephone
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of medical practice terminology
- Patient-focused with the ability to work independently
- Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to reliably commute to our Kirkland, Renton, and Everett offices
Education and Experience
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience in fast paced scheduling or call center
- 1 years of customer service experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare position preferred - but willing to train the right individual!
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Benefits of Working with Washington Integrative Foot & Ankle
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Generous PTO Program
- 401k with a 4% Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Kirkland, WA 98034 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23