Patient Services Representative

Patient Service Representative (PSR)

Camas Health Recovery Center

Baseline Pay Rate: $23/hr. At Camas, our total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and eligibility for tribal‑discretion year‑end bonuses and COLA adjustments.

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation. 

Join Our Team!  

Camas Health Recovery Center is seeking a Patient Service Representative (PSR) who is eager to support their clinic located in Airway Heights, WA. 

The Patient Service Representative provides the first impression of the clinic to the public and is responsible for maintaining a welcoming and functioning front desk. Performs multiple office functions including reception (greeting and welcoming clients and members of the public), answering multi-phone line, medical record keeping, computer related tasks, and other administrative duties. The Patient Service Representative will report directly to the Front Office Supervisor.  

The Patient Service Representative should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity. 

Responsibilities: 

• Greet clients, visitors and vendors 
• Answer phones 
• Page medical providers and counselors 
• Facilitate patient flow
• Answer inquiries from patients and the public
• Conflict resolution with clients
• Monitor patient behavior and activity; collaborate with Safety Officer as needed
• Regular interaction with a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Regularly use the agency electronic medical records system to schedule appointments, provide schedule reminders to patients, indicate patient attendance
• Collect patient fees
• Take and upload patient photos into the electronic medical record
• Copy forms and documents as needed
• Route incoming mail and faxes
• Maintain the patient waiting areas to ensure cleanliness and adequate supply stock
• Maintain regular communication and attends meetings as requested
• Complies with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience
• Available for coverage as needed during extended hours including nights and weekends 

Position Requirements: 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or higher degree preferred. 

Experience:  

• At least two years of experience in reception or in a position providing customer service, preferably in a medical or mental health setting required.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Other Requirements 

• Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit. 
• Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. 

Physical Requirements:   

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:
  • A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
  • Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor. 
  • Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving office supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes of paper. 

Additional: 

• The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions 
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed as the Patient Service Rep
• Must be able to pass required background checks
• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required  
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal) 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Camas Health Recovery Center. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Camas Health Recovery Center in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations, which may interfere with that. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.