Patient Services Coordinator

Talentify; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Patient Services Coordinator to manage high-volume calls, provide accurate patient information, and support scheduling for care teams in Seattle. You will work with Epic EMR, Genesys, and Teams to ensure timely responses and positive patient experiences.

The role requires at least 1 year in a medical office setting, strong communication, and the ability to learn multi-line phone systems quickly. On-site, M-F with predictable hours and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a medical office or related healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), including creating and routing encounters and monitoring appointment availability.
• Ability to learn and use multi-line phone systems including routing calls and taking messages.
• Proficiency with standard office applications such as email, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls to the call center using the Genesys phone system with courtesy, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Send messages via Microsoft Teams to the appropriate group chat to ensure timely communication with care teams.
• Initiate secure chats to the Intake Team for new patient scheduling, including all necessary information.
• Warm transfer calls to the appropriate care team when a caregiver is available.
• Create telephone encounters using the .callintake template in Epic and route them to the correct care team pool.
• Provide general information to callers such as clinic address, appointment confirmations, and fax numbers.
• Assist patient care coordinators with additional tasks when call volume is low.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare team members in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Resolve routine patient and scheduling issues independently by following established workflows.
• Identify complex issues and elevate to appropriate personnel.
• Support onboarding of new team members by modeling workflows and best practices.
• Monitor appointment availability in the EMR and assist in optimizing scheduling templates.
• Rotate into the office three times per month and complete make-up days if needed.

Skills

Medical office experience

EMR systems

Multi-line phone systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Genesys phone system

Microsoft Teams

Office software

Job description

About this job

Job Title: Patient Services CoordinatorJob Description

The Patient Services Coordinator manages all incoming calls to a busy healthcare call center, delivers accurate information to patients and families, and supports seamless scheduling and communication for care teams. This role uses multi-line phone systems, electronic medical records, and collaboration tools to ensure patients receive timely assistance and a positive experience. The coordinator also supports patient care coordinators with additional administrative tasks and contributes to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls to the call center using the Genesys phone system with courtesy, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Send messages via Microsoft Teams to the appropriate group chat to ensure timely communication with care teams.
• Initiate secure chats to the Intake Team for new patient scheduling, including all necessary information for the patient who needs to be scheduled.
• Warm transfer calls to the appropriate care team when a caregiver is available, ensuring a smooth handoff for the caller.
• Create telephone encounters using the .callintake template in Epic when the care team is unavailable and route them to the correct care team pool.
• Provide general information to callers, such as clinic address, appointment confirmations, and fax numbers, when the information is within the scope of care.
• Assist patient care coordinators with additional tasks when call volume is low or when requested by a supervisor or lead.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Resolve routine patient and scheduling issues independently by following established standards and workflows.
• Identify complex or urgent issues and elevate them to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Support the onboarding of new team members by modeling workflows, demonstrating best practices, and sharing practical knowledge.
• Monitor appointment availability in the electronic medical record and assist in optimizing scheduling templates as needed.
• Rotate into the office three times per month on assigned days as posted in Schedule Anywhere and complete any required make-up days if an assigned in-office day is missed.
• Adapt to changing priorities, workflows, and patient needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to providing a positive patient experience through empathy, clear communication, and timely follow-up.
• At least 1 year of experience in a medical office or related healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), including creating and routing encounters and monitoring appointment availability.
• Ability to learn and use multi-line phone systems, including routing calls, taking messages, and responding to inquiries.
• Proficiency with standard office applications such as email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to use common office tools including printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to adjust to changing priorities and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering a positive patient experience through empathy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Ability to independently resolve routine patient and scheduling issues using established standards and workflows.
• Ability to recognize when issues are complex and require escalation to appropriate personnel.
• Willingness and ability to support onboarding of new team members by modeling workflows and best practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Healthcare patient scheduling experience.
• Prior EMR experience beyond basic training.
• Experience working in a call center or high-volume phone environment.
• Comfort using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams for real-time communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when documenting encounters and messages.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Interest in continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and workflows.

This is an on-site role supporting a health system in Seattle, WA. The position provides leave coverage for approximately 18 weeks and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 08:15 to 17:00, including a 45-minute lunch break, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements. The work involves a fast-paced call center environment using the Genesys phone system, Epic electronic medical record, Microsoft Teams, and standard office software and equipment such as printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. Caregivers rotate into the office three times per month on assigned days as scheduled in Schedule Anywhere, with make-up days arranged if an in-office day is missed. The setting emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, adaptability to changing priorities, and a strong focus on delivering a positive and professional patient experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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