Columbia Valley Community Health

Bilingual Call Center Agent I

Columbia Valley Community Health  •  Wenatchee, WA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Come join our Team! We invite you to come grow with our dynamic healthcare organization providing medical, dental and behavioral health services for Chelan and Douglas counties! We offer a progressive and extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.



The primary job function of the Call Center Agent is to provide a positive first impression through courteous, efficient and effective telephone access to all CVCH services. Routes calls, makes patient appointments, enters patient information in electronic records and provides current and accurate information about all CVCH services.

Call Center: Expected to cover shifts between 6:45am-7:00pm, Monday-Friday and rotating Holidays and Saturdays, 8:30am-4:00pm. Schedules will be posted ahead of time for planning purposes.

Essential Functions: These functions are fundamental to the role and must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  1. Answers calls in an efficient, courteous and prompt manner with the goal of answering every call within 30 seconds or less.
  2. Maintains high quality customer service levels.
  3. Schedules appointments for patients using scheduling protocols and answering scripts.
  4. Enters data in EMR, EDR and other electronic records in accordance with protocol.
  5. Answers questions courteously and efficiently using answer scripts.
  6. Contacts patients with reminder calls and reschedules appointments when providers’ schedules change.
  7. Retains current knowledge of all CVCH Programs.
  8. Directs phone calls to proper destination or takes a message as per protocol.
  9. Assists with administrative tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These functions are fundamental to the role and must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor
  2. Start shift on time and meet attendance standards per the FTE assigned in HRIS system.
  3. Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  4. Demonstrate sound work ethics, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity
  5. Uphold CVCH’s mission and core values in all interactions.
  6. Comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPPA regulations.

Non-Essential Functions: These are tasks that are included in the role but are not critical. They may be reassigned or modified without fundamentally changing the job.

  • Run ad hoc reports as requested.
  • Participate in internal committees or special projects.
  • Contribute to internal communications or newsletters.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

  • Call Center Agent I:
    • One year experience in the medical or business/office field or equivalent education and training preferred. Experience with call centers and medical reception preferred.

Language Skills:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Skills & Competencies needed:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Typical office environment
  • Sit, stand, walk, often
  • Reach occasionally
  • Kneel or crouch minimally
  • May need to lift up to 10 pounds
  • Visual acuity for close and distance work

Exposure to Hazards:

  • Moderate noise
  • Standard administrative working conditions

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

  • Category III – Tasks involve no greater exposure to blood or body fluids than would be encountered by a visitor.

Age-Specific Competency:

  • Not applicable – position does not involve patient care.

Telecommuting:

Not eligible for telecommuting.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

  • CVCH is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays are prorated based on FTE

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Medical

Premera (Self Insured)

Preferred Provider

Employee covered - $70.00 per month

Dependents covered – please refer to the benefits Guide 2026 for rates

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Dental

Washington Dental

Employee covered – 100%

Dependents covered – 50%

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Paid Leave

120 hours – Year 1

136 hours - Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.

Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours

PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.

Holidays

88 hours related to:

· New Year’s Day

· Memorial Day

· 4th of July

· Labor Day

· Thanksgiving Day

· Day after Thanksgiving

· Christmas Eve

· Christmas Day

· 3 Diversity Days

Holidays are calculated as 8-hour days if full time, 1.0 FTE, and paid based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Holiday hours will be added to the employee’s timecard automatically. If an employee is part-time, as documented in our HR/Payroll system, Holiday hours will be pro-rated. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:

· Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)

· May 1 – August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)

· Sept 1 – Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Lincoln Financial

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule:

20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

Employee Assistance Program

Mutual of Omaha

Free short-term counseling for employee and family

Immediately. Call 800-316-2796

Long-term Disability

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (variable)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Basic Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Supplemental Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Voluntary AD&D

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Family

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

RedQuote

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Medical

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $3,400 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Dependent Care

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $7,500 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance – cafeteria plan

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Wellness Stipend

CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership

OR

CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)

Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.

Cell Phone Discounts

Discounted monthly access fees

Discounted select accessories and special equipment

Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Tuition Reimbursement

For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:

· $4,000 for an Associate’s degree, vocational, technical, or certification program

· $6,000 for a Bachelor’s degree

· $8,000 for a Master’s degree

Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.

Employees must agree to work for a period of two (2) years from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.

Columbia Valley Community Health

About Columbia Valley Community Health

CVCH is a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers medical, dental, behavioral, midwifery, pharmacy, WIC, and outreach services to all residents of Chelan and Douglas counties, and surrounding areas, regardless of ability to pay. We care for over 35,000 patients per year between our nine locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and Chelan, and various on-site locations, such as Wenatchee Valley College and Lincoln Elementary School.

Our Mission: Partnering to achieve optimal health and wellness with compassion and respect for all.

Our Vision: CVCH is a valued and sustainable community partner providing high quality, integrated, innovative, and barrier-free healthcare. We practice and model healthful living and provide an environment where patients and employees feel inspired, welcomed, supported, and respected.

Our Workforce: CVCH has focused on practical, productive employee engagement efforts for the last 6 years. We have integrated engagement into several of our everyday processes and it's working! According to a 2018 survey by Sperduto & Associates, CVCH staff are more engaged than 92% of healthcare organizations across the country.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Wenatchee, WA
Year Founded
1972
Website
cvch.org
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