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Position SummaryThe role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care with a focus on patient experience, safety, quality and efficiency.&nbsp; The LPN acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA/other compliance and regulatory guidelines.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve </li><ul><li>Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies</li><li>The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments</li><li>Positioning patients for exams and procedures</li><li>Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens</li><li>Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints</li><li>Other patient care related duties as necessary</li></ul><li>Assist provider with in clinic procedures may involve </li><ul><li>Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or surgical areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.</li><li>Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold surgical or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables</li><li>Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time</li></ul><li>Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner</li><li>Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented</li><li>Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. Documents all encounters.</li><li>Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone</li><li>Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician</li><li>Obtain CT authorization and other prior authorization as needed and requested</li><li>Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list</li><li>Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors</li><li>Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place</li><li>Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent</li><li>Graduate of an accredited LPN Program required</li><li>Current Washington State LPN license required</li><li>1-2 years’ experience in a medical office a plus</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Proliance Surgeons

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position SummaryThe RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.&nbsp; The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing</li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation</li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA</li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem 

Position SummaryThe medical assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve:<ul><li>Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies</li><li>The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments</li><li>Positioning patients for exams and procedures</li><li>Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens</li><li>Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints</li><li>Other patient care related duties as necessary</li></ul></li><li>Assist provider within clinic procedures may involve<ul><li>Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.</li><li>Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables</li></ul></li><li>Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time</li><li>Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner</li><li>Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented</li><li>Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. </li><li>Documents all encounters.</li><li>Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone</li><li>Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician</li><li>Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list</li><li>Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors</li><li>Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place</li><li>Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent</li><li>Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required.&nbsp; Will provide training</li><li>Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required (see above)</li><li>1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications</li><li>Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus</li><li>Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry</li><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Impeccable integrity</li><li>Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people</li><li>Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA) </li><li>Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion</li><li>Consistency, timeliness and dependability</li><li>Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals</li><li>Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility </li><li>Demonstrated ability to continuously learn</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li><li>Clear oral and written communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work </li><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner </li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Medical Assistant

Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines. This role will be a&nbsp;floating position at both the Puyallup and Bonney Lake clinics.ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve:<ul><li>Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies</li><li>The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments</li><li>Positioning patients for exams and procedures</li><li>Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens</li><li>Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints</li><li>Other patient care related duties as necessary</li></ul></li><li>Assist provider within clinic procedures may involve<ul><li>Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.</li><li>Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables</li></ul></li><li>Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time</li><li>Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner</li><li>Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented</li><li>Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. </li><li>Documents all encounters.</li><li>Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone</li><li>Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician</li><li>Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list</li><li>Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors</li><li>Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place</li><li>Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent</li><li>Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required.&nbsp; Will provide training</li><li>Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required (see above)</li><li>1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications</li><li>Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus</li><li>Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry</li><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Impeccable integrity</li><li>Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people</li><li>Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA) </li><li>Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion</li><li>Consistency, timeliness and dependability</li><li>Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals</li><li>Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility </li><li>Demonstrated ability to continuously learn</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li><li>Clear oral and written communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work </li><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner </li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Position SummaryThe certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.&nbsp;The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and will provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Greeting/ identifying patient &amp; completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients</li></ul><ul><li>Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans</li><li>Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice</li><li>Prescribing medications, supplies, durable medical according to clinical privileges</li><li>Administer and/or inject medications</li><li>Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.</li><li>Instruct and counsel patients regarding the treatment plan &amp; therapeutic regimes</li><li>Providing clear documentation regarding patient care in the medical record&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures</li><li>Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines</li><li>Assist in surgical procedures</li></ul><ul><li>Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting &amp; all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.</li><li>Possible Primary or secondary trauma call coverage</li></ul><ul><li>Answering service coverage and responsibilities</li><li>The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.</li><li>Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials</li><li>May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan</li><li>Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession</li><li>Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making</li><li>Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge</li><li>Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician</li><li>Complete duties and assist others as directed</li><li>Periodically aids with quality improvement projects</li><li>Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Teammate Handbook</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program</li><li>Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current</li><li>Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li><li>Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association</li><li>Two years prior experience in surgery preferred, new grads are welcome to apply</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required</li><li>Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing</li><li>Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.</li></ul><ul><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion</li><li>Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.</li><li>Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset</li><li>Clear oral and written communication</li><li>Ability to provide feedback to improve performance</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.CommentsThis description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.&nbsp; It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.&nbsp; Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Physician Assistant

Position SummaryThe RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.&nbsp; The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing </li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation </li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Position SummaryThe RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing </li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation </li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Position SummaryThe role of the Revenue Cycle specialist is a valued member of our Revenue Cycle team.&nbsp; As a Revenue Cycle Specialist, you will work remotely and be responsible for overseeing bill processes including Charge entry, Billing, Claims, Patient AR and Insurance AR.&nbsp; You will also post payments, handle credit resolutions, along with other revenue cycle functions.Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pmLocation: Hybrid; 2-3 days onsite in Tacoma. Potential to transition to fully remote after training period.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Counselor Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create detailed, accurate cost estimates for patients based on insurance coverage, procedure codes, and contracted rates.</li><li>Review insurance benefits and verify patient eligibility prior to services.</li><li>Clearly communicate financial obligations, insurance coverage, and payment options to patients.</li><li>Proactively contact patients to discuss cost estimates and secure pre-service payments or payment plans.</li><li>Document all financial counseling activities and patient interactions in the billing system.</li></ul>Collections Specialist Responsibilities:<ul><li>Contact patients with outstanding balances via phone, email, and mailed statements.</li><li>Set up, negotiate, and monitor patient payment plans in accordance with organizational policies.</li><li>Resolve billing discrepancies and work with insurance companies to clarify underpayments or denials when necessary.</li><li>Maintain detailed records of all collection activities and communications.</li><li>Escalate delinquent accounts appropriately to external collections agencies when necessary.</li><li>Maintain a respectful and empathetic approach when discussing balances with patients to preserve patient relationships.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies regarding collections (e.g., Fair Debt Collection Practices Act).</li></ul>Shared/General Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient financial information (HIPAA compliance).</li><li>Work collaboratively with front desk, clinical staff, and billing departments to ensure a smooth financial experience for patients.</li><li>Identify trends or frequent issues with insurance payers and report to billing leadership.</li><li>Meet or exceed monthly collection and counseling performance targets.</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High School diploma or GED</li><li>Minimum 1-2 years medical collections experience</li><li>CPC or other equivalent certification</li><li>Orthopedic Coding Experience a plus&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Experience with Nextgen and Amkai Billing Systems preferred</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>High level of independence, adaption, and accuracy</li><li>Ability to navigate online Payor portals and websites</li><li>Ability to effectively use Office equipment</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook</li><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure, and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians, and staff</li><li>Understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and completion</li><li>Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result</li><li>Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset</li><li>Clear oral and written communication</li><li>Ability to provide feedback to improve performance</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

9 Healthcare Jobs in Puyallup, WA, USA