Patient Support Specialist

Orchid-Health; Blue River (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with tenure-based increases

Wellness benefit $1,000/year

401(k) with company match

CME budget for all team members

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Orchid Health in Blue River, Oregon, seeks a part‑time clinic receptionist to join our patient‑centered team. You will verify insurance, greet patients, collect paperwork and copays, and route communications with care and professionalism.

The role supports daily operations Monday through Thursday, 8am–Noon, with a focus on accurate intake, HIPAA compliance, and friendly patient service. Compensation is hourly with a near-term raise based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 1 year medical office experience.
• English-Spanish bi-lingual preferred.
• Working knowledge of Athena EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the day’s patients by verifying insurance, scrubbing for missing information, and preparing documents before we open so that the check in process is streamlined.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally as they check in for appointments.
• Collect and record patient intake paperwork and copays.
• Answer calls, schedule appointments, and address patient questions; escalate to medical staff when needed.
• Handle incoming faxes by routing to the appropriate staff and uploading to electronic health records.
• Respond to healthcare crises appropriately and involve supervisors as needed.
• Participate in community events and clinic promotional efforts.
• Present the clinic positively to community members.
• Maintain professional boundaries regarding PHI, HIPAA, and sensitive information.
• Nightly cleaning of the waiting area to keep it tidy and welcoming.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Join an Organization that Puts its People First!

Interested in helping grow a healthcare model based on trusting relationships, joy in work, and health equity? Orchid Health might be just the place for you!

Orchid Health was founded over 10 years ago with the belief that the most effective way to improve the health of our communities is through integrated patient-centered care that takes the time to listen to and build trusting relationships with each patient. We currently see thousands of patients at our Oregon clinic locations, all supported by a talented, passionate, and dedicated staff.

Our mission is to advance a new model for community health to thrive based on relationships, joy in work, and health equity. We achieve this by leaning into our four pillars and core values:

Core Values:

• Challenge the Status Quo
• Cultivate Respect
• Courageously Vulnerable and Accountable

Four Pillars (in order of priority):

• Pillar 1: Employee Well-Being
• Pillar 2: Trusting Patient Relationships
• Pillar 3: Community Health
• Pillar 4: Financial Sustainability

Why work for Orchid Health?

At Orchid Health, we’re moving away from traditional top-down management to something more human: self-management. Our teams work together to make most day-to-day decisions, without a clinic manager giving direction. Instead, team members take on shared responsibilities based on their strengths, hold each other accountable, and are supported by peers, coaches, and access to clear, timely information. This structure reduces bureaucracy, supports collaboration, and makes work more meaningful. We believe that the people doing the work are best positioned to lead it, and we’ve built our organization around that belief. Orchid’s team members have abundant opportunities to expand their professional skills in a supportive environment, participate in community outreach efforts, and enjoy a robust benefits package.

Compensation:

• $22.50 – $24.50/hour depending on experience and skills
• An additional $1.00/hour increase at 120 days

Benefits:

• Prorated, front‑loaded PTO with tenure‑based increases
• A prorated $1,000/year Wellness Benefit - for things that make you happy!
• 401(k) with a company match and financial planning and wellness resources available at no cost.
• A Continuing Education / Continuing Medical Education budget for all team members
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides mental health support, financial planning, and lifestyle training opportunities, at no cost to employees
• 8 paid holidays, plus your birthday off!
• Free care at our clinics for team members and their families
• And more!

Orchid Health’s McKenzie River Clinic is located in Blue River, Oregon, on Highway 126, east of Eugene/Springfield. Aptly named for the striking blue color of its rocky bed, Blue River is a charming community located at the confluence of the Blue and McKenzie rivers in the Willamette National Forest. It’s home to the Belknap Covered Bridge, the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, and cozy mountain cottages, reservoirs, and prime fishing spots.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 8am - Noon.

This is a part‑time role that is not benefits eligible.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for the day’s patients by verifying insurance, scrubbing for missing information, and preparing documents before we open so that the check in process is streamlined
• Warmly and professionally greet patients as they check into the clinic for their appointments
• Collect and record necessary patient intake paperwork and any patient copays
• Answer phone calls, schedule patient appointments, answer patient questions, and be able to identify when patients need to discuss questions with a medical professional
• Handle incoming faxes by passing them off to the appropriate staff member and/or uploading documents to patients’ electronic health records system
• Calmly and professionally respond to healthcare crises as the first line of interaction. Appropriately involve supervisor(s) and healthcare staff as needed
• Participate in community events, promotional efforts, and healthcare activities
• Present the clinic in a positive light at all times to members of the community
• Maintain professional boundaries in the community at all times especially regarding PHI, HIPAA, and other sensitive information
• Nightly cleaning of the waiting room to ensure it is clean and presentable with fresh coffee, water, cups, tissue, business cards, stickers, magnets, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year medical office experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Athena (preferred)
• English-Spanish bi-lingual (preferred)

Work Environment:

While in the clinic, team members may be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment. Team members may be required to work for extended periods of time at a computer. Team members use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and e‑fax.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and crouching, as well as lifting and supporting patients. Computer work is required for in‑clinic positions. Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area may be expected on occasion (CME events, or activities involving other Orchid Health Clinics).

Employment Offer Contingencies:

Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Orchid Health to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Orchid Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.