PSS / Patient Services Specialist - Urgent Care - Primary Care at Ballard

Job Description
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Services Specialist 2.
WORK SCHEDULE
Part time, 75% FTE (30 hours per week)
Thursday 9:30-8:30, Friday 9:30-8:30, Saturday 7:30-6:30
Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard offers personalized care for every stage of life. Whether you live in Ballard, Magnolia, or nearby, our team is here to help you stay healthy — and get the care you need when you're not. We offer personalized care that is easy to access and respects your background and preferences. Whether you need a routine checkup, help managing a chronic condition, or are seeking treatment for an illness or injury – we’ve got you covered.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, including phone answering and call triaging
Scheduling provider and ancillary service appointments
Obtaining patient demographic, financial, and clinical information
Partnering with all members of the clinic team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery
Other duties as requested
REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation or equivalent AND
One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience OR
An equivalent combination of education/experience
ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE
UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.
UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.
Compassion. Innovation. Excellence.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$24.30 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$35.35 hourly
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
75.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.