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The Contact Center offers a work-from-home program available to those who successfully complete the virtual training program along with meeting performance metrics and expectations.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
The Patient Access Representative (Contact Center Representative 1 (CCR1)) is the first point of contact to assist patients and their families in scheduling new and returning patient ambulatory appointments across the UW Medicine Health System. The CCR1 will answer patient questions, help navigate the UW Medicine Health System, respond to scheduling and messaging needs, and provide a consistent patient care experience that represents the UW Medicine brand. The CCR1 will research and assist in patient inquiries with a high degree of diplomacy and problem-solving acumen. This position is a remote position but under special circumstances it may require an occasional expectation of coming into the office located in downtown Seattle.
Major Responsibilities:
Competitive candidates will possess the following skills:
Have a stellar track record with respect to time and attendance as this is essential in thoroughly learning the CCR1 role, being a great teammate and delivering the care and attention our patients and families deserve.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and display professional ethical conduct. • Demonstrate a process-improvement mindset and self-driven approach with a can-do attitude toward both internal and external customers.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation, or equivalent AND one (1) year of general office experience OR experience in customer service, telephone sales or problem resolution OR equivalent education/experience. Candidates must reside within the state of Washington at time of hire. Out of State applicants may apply but relocation will be required.
Prior call center/healthcare experience is strongly desired.
Work From Home Requirements: The four-week onboarding/training program will occur remotely. If eligibility and performance requirements are met, the Patient Access Representative will be approved to continue working remotely. After completion of training, the Patient Access Representative may be required to work in office twice a year or as needed.
The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page.
Recruitment for CCR1 positions is ongoing. This requisition serves as a candidate bank that is used to fill multiple openings.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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.
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.