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Centralized Patient Access Representative III

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The Centralized Patient Access Representative III for Imaging handles inbound calls and works the orders for multiple MultiCare Imaging locations including outpatient and hospital based. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional customer service skills and demonstrates efficiency in their work with an emphasis on attention to detail. Reliable attendance and adaptability are key to the success of our team and supporting our patients and clinic partners.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday - Friday Tentative start date 12/1/2025

Position Summary: The Centralized Patient Access Representative III (CPAR-III) is responsible for assisting new and existing patients with scheduling appointments, facilitating communication with patient care team, and providing information and updates on a wide variety of topics related to their care. Creating an outstanding patient experience is a priority and achieved through your professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm during patient interactions. Our CPARs are well-equipped to work in a fast-paced environment to assist patients with navigating their healthcare needs. CPARs use a variety of computer systems and access large volumes of information to complete a variety of complex tasks on behalf of the patients, providers and multiple medical practice locations.

Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude, drive to be successful and an overall love for the community.

The CPAR III is the third level of a 4-tiered job family typically assigned responsibility to support multiple medical specialty practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for multiple specialty medical practice locations; both outpatient and hospital based in a centralized team setting.
• Process patient orders/referrals received from providers.
• Follows all patient screening protocols and clears patients for safety prior to undergoing any exam or procedure, relaying all exam or procedure specific preparatory information to patients prior to their appointment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Three (3) years customer service experience required or 6 months meeting call center metrics in as a CPAR-II

Possess proficient computer skills operating multiple systems in a windows-based environment

Three (3) year office, clerical, or call center experience; in a medical setting preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology, referrals/orders and medical insurance preferred

Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC preferred

Familiarity with data entry and complex scheduling preferred

Our Values: As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We a