Senior Patient Services Specialist

The front office will participate in a variety of patient and non-patient activities to assist the operations of Providence Regional Cancer System in providing a competent and caring environment for patients and their families. This position works under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager or appropriate staff to support in the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare in a safe, respectful manner that ensures patient respect and dignity. Provide effective and efficient front office services to patients for all departments within Providence Regional Cancer System including but not limited to: Providence Medical Group, Providence Centralia Hospital Outpatient Infusion, Providence Centralia Hospital Outpatient Laboratory, Providence Centralia Hospital Diagnostic Imaging, Providence St. Peter Hospital Lymphedema, Providence Centralia Hospital Pharmacy, and Providence Integrative Cancer Care Program. Coordinate internal and external clinic phone communications among staff, patients and providers; accurately collect records and ensure distribution to appropriate staff via computer and/or manual systems; perform clerical, scheduling, and records activities in support of patients and staff. Participates as a fully engaged member of the care team, by demonstrated commitment to service and compassion for the patients of Providence and their families.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Computer experience (word processing)
• 1 year working in a medical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of community college/business school training
• Additional course work in business or health care related subjects
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Physician group practice

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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