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MultiCare Health System
Olympia, Washington

Patient Support Rep Physician Practice

General MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.27-$29.16/hr

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Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1 Shift: Day Schedule: Clinic hours

Position Summary

The Patient Support Representative must be friendly, cheerful, and professional with a strong work ethic and excellent communication and people skills. This person must speak and understand English fluently and understand alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

The Patient Support Representative understands medical terminology. The Patient Support Representative is a fast learner, able to quickly and clearly understand clinic guidelines and procedures relating to patient service, telephone management and scheduling.

The Patient Support Representative is responsible for accurate data entry. The Patient Support Representative follows all federal and state laws regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with special regards to patient privacy.

The Front Desk work area is a fast-paced environment, and the Patient Support Representative must have the initiative to perform multiple tasks in a busy atmosphere.

Contact with the Patient Support Representative is the first impression which patients receive of our clinic and so, they communicate well and have the ability to listen to patient requests and provide assistance. The Patient Support Representative looks professional by adhering to the clinic dress code.

The Patient Support Representative is under the direct supervision of the Front Desk Supervisor and the Practice Manager. The Patient Support Representative may access the patient electronic medical record (EMR) to the extent of viewing and printing patient demographic and medical records for the purpose of locating files, answering patient inquiries, printing records and scanning records.

Requirements

  • Highschool diploma or GED equivalent education
  • Ability to meet minimum hospital hiring standards
  • One (1) year of experience

About Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center — all delivered with compassion and integrity.

About the Olympia Community

As Washington’s capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the Local Community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and Education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $20.27 - $29.16 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Support Representative is responsible for managing front desk operations, including patient scheduling, telephone inquiries, and accurate data entry. They must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while providing professional and compassionate service to patients.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Key Skills

Communication skillsCustomer serviceHIPAA complianceElectronic medical recordsProfessionalismTime management

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$51k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of General Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

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Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Code Lavender