Senior Patient Services Specialist - GYN Oncology

Providence • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Senior Patient Services Specialist plays a vital role in supporting patient care and clinic operations for the Swedish Cancer Institute across multiple campuses. This position provides comprehensive clinic coordination and patient orientation services while exercising a high degree of independence in managing a wide range of clerical and administrative responsibilities. As a key member of the physician practice team, this role is ideal for a highly organized, compassionate professional who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their oncology care journey. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Oncology administrative training within six months
• Medical Terminology Certification or successful completion of a Medical Terminology course within 6 months (180 days) of hire
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred (i.e. physician’s office, scheduler, etc.)
• Experienced in obtaining insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Emphasis in Health Care or equivalent educ/experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule new patient visits, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests
• Obtain and manage insurance verifications, referrals, and authorizations
• Prepare, maintain, and update patient medical records with accuracy and attention to detail
• Reconcile billing issues and support timely resolution of patient account concerns
• Answer multiple phone lines, triage calls appropriately, and respond to patient, family, and provider inquiries
• Serve as a professional liaison between patients, families, physicians, other departments, and third-party payers
• Act as an informational resource regarding oncology support services available at the Swedish Cancer Institute
• Partner in the orientation and training of new staff members
• Complete responsibilities accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Participate in special projects and additional assignments as directed
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving skills related to patient care and clinic operations
• Exhibit compassion, sensitivity, and emotional stability when working with oncology patients and their families
• Deliver all services using an exceptional customer service approach (AIDET Level II) to optimize the patient experience within the Cancer Institute

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree