Call Center Representative

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon, is seeking a Call Center Representative to deliver exceptional patient service across phone and digital channels. You will support appointment scheduling, collect patient demographics and insurance information, and route clinical messages to providers and staff.

The role includes collaboration with clinic teams to improve patient access and service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years' experience in medical administrative support.
• Epic experience preferred; proficiency with scheduling tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collects and verifies patient demographics and insurance information for the EHR.
• Schedules, cancels, and reschedules patient appointments across departments per guidelines.
• Provides patients with visit details, location, and provider instructions.
• Verifies referral and authorization status as needed.
• Answers inbound calls within established timelines and routes messages per workflows.
• Documents communications promptly and escalates urgent matters when needed.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families, and care team members.
• Coordinates with clinic teams for follow-up and scheduling updates.
• Maintains awareness of provider availability and clinic changes.
• Updates patient charts with confirmations and insurance verification.
• Participates in call center meetings and quality initiatives.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Wage Range: $22.93 - $35.12 The Call Center Representative is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and operational support for patients contacting the clinic via phone or other digital communication platforms. This position ensures efficient appointment scheduling, accurate collection and entry of patient demographic and insurance information, and appropriate routing of clinical messages to providers and staff. The representative supports multiple outpatient medical clinics and serves as the front line of communication for patients seeking care.

Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Wage Range: $22.93 - $35.12 The Call Center Representative is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and operational support for patients contacting the clinic via phone or other digital communication platforms. This position ensures efficient appointment scheduling, accurate collection and entry of patient demographic and insurance information, and appropriate routing of clinical messages to providers and staff. The representative supports multiple outpatient medical clinics and serves as the front line of communication for patients seeking care. Under the direction of the Call Center Supervisor, the Call Center Representative works collaboratively with clinic teams to enhance patient access, streamline communication, and uphold a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Collects/Verifies patient demographic and insurance information and accurately inputs this information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Correct schedules and/or cancels and/or reschedules all patient appointments in multiple departments according to practice guidelines, either by phone or the EHR.
• Provides patients with accurate information regarding visit preparation, location, and provider instructions.
• Verifies referral and authorization status as appropriate.
• Answers inbound calls within established timelines.
• Accurately documents and routes messages per established workflows, ensuring all necessary information is gathered and documented following practice guidelines. Also ensure that the messages are delivered in a timely manner, prioritizing urgent calls and escalating as necessary.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, family members, and care team members. Uses empathy and professionalism when handling sensitive or challenging interactions.
• Collaborates with clinic teams to ensure appropriate follow-up and communication regarding scheduling, messages, or patient needs.
• Maintains awareness of provider availability, clinic closures, and scheduling changes.
• Updates and maintains patient charts with appointment confirmations, insurance verification, and communication history.
• Participate in call center meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports extended hours, evening, or weekend shifts if required for call center coverage.
• Performs other administrative support duties as assigned.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: NA

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: Minimum two (2) years' experience in medical administrative support, or medical office coordination.

Preferred: Experience with Epic is highly preferred.

Other

• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Clear, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
• Proficient in Epic, Microsoft Office Suite, and other organization scheduling tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting light office items (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity to view computer screens and read detailed financial documents. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically. May be required to move throughout the healthcare facility, including administrative and clinical areas.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office setting within a healthcare facility. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The office environment is climate-controlled, well-lit, and ergonomically designed for extended computer work. While this role is primarily office-based and does not involve direct patient care, the employee may occasionally be present in clinical areas or interact with staff working in clinical environments. As such, there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases. The organization provides appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed to ensure safety.

40 Hours USD $22.93/Hr. USD $35.12/Hr. 01-8355 GSMG Administration Day