Call Center Assistant - Tukwila

Sound•Tukwila, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sound is seeking dynamic professionals to join their team, focusing on compassion, patience, and understanding. The organization advocates for diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion. The call center assistant will be responsible for answering a high volume of calls, performing administrative duties, managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. This role involves cross-team support and participation in team meetings.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Two or more years of progressively responsible administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, are required.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team.
Comfort in relating to child and adult clients, and the ability to relate easily and positively to individuals from varying educational, professional, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively supporting a number of treatment teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to multitask while dealing with unexpected deadlines.
Maintenance of high standards for accuracy, productivity, and confidentiality.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume call center environment is preferred.
Experience with health insurance verification and data entry preferred.
Avatar scheduling software experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of health insurance verification and billing processes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform call center duties by answering multiple telephone lines, routing calls, taking messages, providing relevant service/program information, and scheduling appointments for new and existing clients.
Ensure financial eligibility and enter coverage information by processing insurance verification for clients through Provider One, various state/county agencies, and other external websites.
Verify client chart information, including but not limited to, client demographics, insurance coverage, appointment times/dates, and all required paperwork.
Monitor multiple agency Emails, Voicemail boxes, and other correspondence platforms with all replies returned in less than 24 hrs.
Communicate with outside sources to obtain client information and/or paperwork.
Participate in Sound thinking and other projects representing the Administration team.
Attend team and corporate meetings in other Sound locations as necessary.
Other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost.
Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
EAP: Employee Assistance Plan
Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
Holidays: 9 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Bereavement Leave: for death in the family
Parking: Free at all Sound sites
Training: Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service