Clinical Support Specialist

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 26,973 - 33,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Additional pay for bilingual skills

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is looking for a Clinical Support Specialist in Hermiston, OR. The role involves maintaining health records, auditing procedures, and providing support to medical staff.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a medical office. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are required. This full-time position offers competitive pay, employer-paid health insurance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an office setting, preferably medical or dental.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update reports and registries for the PCHH team.
• Complete audits for invasive procedures and in-house labs.
• Coordinate completion of Release of Information (ROI) forms.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Basic proficiency with Electronic Medical Records

Ability to prioritize work

Professional interaction with patients and staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited technical school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clinical Support Specialist – Hermiston, WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non‑exempt

Relocation: No

Job ID: 16846

Position Highlights

• $19.58-$23.98 per hour DOE, with potential for higher pay for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates reports and registries for the PCHH team, including outreach activities, scheduling, and documentation; reviews registry data to ensure compliance with established workflows and procedures.
• Completes audits for invasive procedures and in‑house labs, tracks all audits, and provides documentation as requested.
• Identifies and collects process‑improvement ideas and communicates them to appropriate staff.
• Co‑ordinates completion of Release of Information (ROI) forms, sends subpoenas and court orders to the Health Information Management (HIM) department for processing.
• Sorts and distributes mail and faxes to the appropriate department or recipient.
• Provides Obstetrics (OB) support as needed, including running reports, maintaining the OB log, and providing consent forms and records to the hospital.
• Provides chart‑review support to Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP), including forwarding chart reviews to physicians and maintaining a chart‑review log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Associate’s degree or certificate from an accredited technical school preferred.
• One year’s experience working in an office setting, preferably a medical or dental office.
• Two years’ experience in a medical or dental office preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, providers and staff.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Electronic Medical Records, Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Position requires travel to provide coverage at various sites.
• Duties may require work during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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