Patient Service Representative

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Patient Service Representative for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Tacoma, WA. This 100% onsite role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, solving problems, and providing high-quality support in a healthcare services environment.

As a Patient Service Representative, you will assist members with healthcare navigation, appointment scheduling, account support, benefit-related questions, and service issue resolution. You will be part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where accuracy, empathy, and professionalism are essential to delivering an excellent member experience.

This opportunity offers fully paid training, a stable Monday through Friday schedule, and the chance to build a rewarding career in healthcare customer support. The team values collaboration, reliable communication, supportive leadership, and a strong commitment to helping people access the care and resources they need.

Key Responsibilities

- Respond to member inquiries through phone, email, live chat, and messaging platforms while delivering professional and compassionate service.
- Assist members with appointment scheduling, healthcare navigation, account access, benefits, wellness programs, and incentives.
- Make outbound calls to members and healthcare providers as needed to support care coordination and issue resolution.
- Research, document, and resolve customer service concerns using multiple internal systems and resources.
- Accurately record case details and member interactions while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Manage assigned case workloads while meeting productivity, attendance, and quality standards.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Tacoma, WA 98409.
- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite.
- Start Date: July 20.
- Training Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Training Duration: 6 to 8 weeks of fully paid training.
- Training Attendance: 100% attendance is required during training.
- Schedule After Training: 8-hour shift scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Occasional overtime may be required.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Provide member support for healthcare navigation, appointment scheduling, benefits questions, account access, and service concerns.
- Manage inbound and outbound communication through phone, email, chat, and messaging platforms.
- Accurately document member interactions, case details, and resolution steps in internal systems.
- Research issues using multiple tools while meeting quality, productivity, and confidentiality standards.

- 1 to 2 years of customer service, customer support, call center, or client care experience required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable navigating multiple computer systems and technology platforms at the same time.
- Excellent problem-solving, organization, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.
- Professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week and maintain reliable attendance.
- Must maintain 100% attendance during the 6 to 8 week training period.
- Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to starting.
- Ability to sit, stand, speak, and listen for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Healthcare, wellness, medical office, medical billing, or claims experience preferred.
- Experience with Salesforce, CRM systems, and Google Workspace is a plus.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking and writing skills are a plus.