Patient Services Coordinator College of Veterinary Medicine

Patient Services Coordinator College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title:

284F-_NPS - Patient Services Coordinator

Patient Services Coordinator | College of Veterinary Medicine

Classified

The Opportunity:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is recruiting Patient Services Coordinators (PSCs) to support multiple specialty services within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, including but not limited to Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, and Emergency Services.

Patient Services Coordinators serve as a vital link between clients, referring veterinarians, the general public, and hospital personnel. In this role, you will coordinate and support patient and client care needs while helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations within assigned service areas. Positions may focus on a primary specialty while also providing cross-coverage and backup support to other services to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.

• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison between clients, referring veterinarians, the public, and Veterinary Teaching Hospital personnel
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians regarding hospitalized patients, follow-up care, diagnostics, treatment plans (within scope of role), cost estimates, cost updates, and hospital policies
• Coordinate interdepartmental service consultations and case transfers, as directed by primary clinicians
• Assist with scheduling, patient flow coordination, and daily operational support within assigned specialty services
• Provide cross-training and backup support to other Patient Services Coordinators as needed
• Support orientation of new interns, residents, students, and staff by assisting with clerical procedures and preparing orientation materials
• Communicate hospital services, charges, fees, and policies clearly and professionally to the public

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

$3,665 to $4,882 | Range 41 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of general office experience or two years of office or customer service experience in a healthcare setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Experience working in veterinary clinic/setting.
• Experience providing coordination and support activities to clients and clinicians.
• Experience with use of medical terminology.
• Experience with reading and scanning medical records for key words and information.
• Strong ability to multi-task or adjust to a changing workflow throughout the day.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Pullman, WA

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.