Call Center Assistant - Tukwila

Sound•Tukwila, WA

4d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Career opportunities abound at Sound! Join our team of dynamic professionals who are making a difference in our clients' lives every day. Our team is focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding in all that we do. We firmly believe in and advocate for diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion for our team and clients. We are welcoming call center assistants to remain logged in and available on the phone system to answer a high volume of calls for the duration of each shift. Perform a wide variety of administrative duties relevant to the program needs of the organization. Manage multiple tasks in an organized manner in order to adhere to critical timelines. Maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion while interacting with clients, team members, and visitors, in the performance of duties. As a member of the Administration team, participate in required team meetings and provide frequent cross-team support and coverage as needed.

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.
Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with the Sound management and team members, clients, tenants, government officials, inspectors, vendors, and other professionals. Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations, and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.

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