Clinic Call Center Rep - Remote o o

This position is fully remote.Applicants must reside in the State of Oregon in order to qualify for this positionJOB SUMMARY / PURPOSETakes inbound calls and ensures efficient and prompt responses to inquiries.Responsible for making patients and their needs a primary focus.Cultivates positive and productive patient relationships with the Samaritan System.Utilizes system policies and procedures to try and meet patient's needs and seeks information to recognize patient preferences and facilitate solutions to patient problems.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Clinic Call Center takes inbound calls and ensures efficient and prompt responses to inquiries from patients.Responsible for making patients and their needs a primary focus.Cultivates positive and productive patient relationships with the Samaritan System.Utilizes system policies and procedures to help patients schedule appointments, communicate with their providers and facilitate their daily care.EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Experience or training with computer applications required.One (1) year experience or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.Experience or training with medical / insurance terminology preferred.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESService Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources / models of recovery to assist and care for others.Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information.Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and / or communicating with patients and caregivers.Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally11 - 33% of the time)Frequently34 - 66% of the time)Continually67 - 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINELIFT (Floor to Waist :0-36) 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest :24-54) 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye :up to 54) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsSQUAT RepetitiveSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)PUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force)STANDCLIMB - STAIRSKNEEL (on knees)REACH - UpwardWALK - LEVEL SURFACEBEND FORWARD at waistROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersGRASP Hand / Fist.