OverviewIn 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARYPerforms a variety of clerical, reception, and support functions to ensure timely and effective day-to-day operations and communications in a specified department to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care. Responsibilities vary based on assigned area and may include: greeting and assisting patients at the front desk; answering telephones; taking messages; maintaining records; scanning/coping/filing charts and films; monitoring patient flow; entering billing information; directing/transporting patients to appropriate room/location; relaying accurate information.Greets patients, visitors, family members and physicians and efficiently addresses needs.
Maintains an organized and efficient reception area.
Assures that patients, family members, and staff are kept informed of activities and delays.
Resolves or escalates patient concerns in a timely manner.
Answers telephones, screens and transfers calls or takes messages as appropriate to facilitate effective communications.
Delivers messages in a timely manner.
Performs routine clerical and support functions under the direction of a specified Manager to ensure smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the department.
Maintains patient records, charts, files and/or films.
Scans charts, makes copies and prepares appropriate paperwork.
May obtain authorization and referrals for patient procedures.
May gathers demographic and insurance information, from both in- and outpatients to meet the needs of all departments.
May enter billing information into appropriate systems.
Monitors patient schedules, work flow, and activities of all modalities to assure smooth and coordinated patient flow.
May transport or direct patients to appropriate location/area.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of office supplies and materials, as well as any written guides or patient information, to ensure smooth operations in the reception work area and non-interruption of patient services.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.Performs related duties as required.QualificationsEducation and Experience:One year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.Pay Range$22.69 - $32.05 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.