West County Health Centers (WCHC) is a non-profit health center that provides comprehensive, quality, and accessible health care services to the communities of Western Sonoma County. At WCHC, our staff members are our most valuable asset. We are a cohesive team dedicated to wellness, compassion, affordability, and excellence of care. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion as key factors in providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to our community. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. Come and be a part of an amazing team!
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JOB SUMMARY: The Patient Care Team Representative is an active member of the care team and is primarily responsible for assisting patients with managing phone calls, scheduling appointments, and information management within the electronic health record.
Position is located on-site in Sebastopol and requires some evening (12p-8:30p) and Saturday (8:30a-12p) schedules.
If you are interested in working in a progressive, patient-focused environment where staff are valued and supported to do their best work, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We offer full medical, dental, vision, section 125 flexible spending and sick & vacation benefits, along with a retirement and 403b plan.
RESPONSABILITIES:
- Actively participate as an integral and valued member of the office “Care Team.”
- Answer phone, routes call, and schedule patient appointments.
- Work toward making patients feel valued and supported within the health center.
- Must comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, and WCHC policies.
- Help in the management of provider schedules by calling patients the day prior to their scheduled office visits and manage the same day appointments through “Open-Access Scheduling”.
- Manage information entry into the electronic health record such as faxes, previous medical records, radiology results, and assist with communication with other medical facilities through the electronic health record.
- Collect and account fees for service.
- Counsel patients for eligibility programs including Sliding Scale, BCAP, and Family Pact
- Assist in processing referrals.
- Assist with clinical data outcome reporting and actively participates in quality improvement projects.
- Assist is the adoption and implementation of new technologies and activities that improve patient care and clinic efficiencies.
- Assist other office staff with copying, scanning, faxing, filing, and other general office duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is required.
- Experience in an outpatient setting or working with a health clinic desirable.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including some nights and Saturdays
- Computer literacy and familiarity with office machines such as fax, copier, calculator.
- Ability to work as team member.
- Ability to relate well to varied client base.
- Ability to maintain good relations with the public and the Health Center staff while working under pressure.
- Good communications skills
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
- Basic office and equipment safety knowledge and practice.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is required for this role.
- Demonstrated commitment and skills to provide age appropriate care to a diverse population
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)
- Prolonged standing and occasional sitting required.
- Ability to work with office equipment, including computers
West County Health Centers celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are excited to be recognized as a LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index. We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work some Saturdays?
- Are you available to work some evenings?
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person