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MyTeam

Patient Access Specialist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Checks voicemail system and answering service messages frequently and routes messages to appropriate staff members. * Pre-registers patients in Electronic Health Record (EHR) * Schedules patients in ...

Aerotek

Maintenance Technician

Happy Valley, OR

Respond to emergency situations dispatched through the answering service, including issues such as smoke or CO2 detector alarms, flooding, and active leaks, while following established safety ...

Almost Family, LLC

Overnight Caregiver

Prineville, OR · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

No Answering Service! * Flexible Schedules * Paid Training * Roth IRA Retirement Plan Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8-12 hour shift

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for answering service in Oregon is $24.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $28.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an answering service?

An Answering Service job involves handling inbound calls on behalf of businesses, providing customer support, taking messages, scheduling appointments, and forwarding urgent calls. Agents ensure that no calls go unanswered, often working for medical offices, service providers, or corporate clients. This role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to follow client-specific instructions.

What does an answering service do?

A typical day in an answering service involves answering incoming calls, taking messages, transferring calls to the appropriate contacts, and sometimes scheduling appointments or providing general information as instructed by clients. Team members often work in fast-paced environments, either in a call center or remotely, and are expected to follow scripts or guidelines tailored to each client. The role requires staying organized while handling a high volume of calls, multitasking between different software systems, and maintaining a calm and courteous demeanor at all times. Collaboration with supervisors and coworkers is common to resolve unique caller requests or issues and ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an answering service?

To thrive in an Answering Service role, strong verbal communication skills, active listening, and basic computer literacy are essential, with a high school diploma typically required. Familiarity with multi-line phone systems, call management software, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools is commonly beneficial. Exceptional patience, professionalism, and attention to detail help an individual excel in assisting callers efficiently. These skills are critical for ensuring that all inquiries are handled accurately and that clients and their customers receive prompt, courteous support.

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Infographic showing various Answering Service job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,655 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Patient Access Specialist

MyTeam

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description
Patient Access Specialist
Location:  Clackamas, OR
Pay Scale:  $19-22 per hour, depending on experience
Hire on Incentive
MyTeam Medical Staffing services seeks to hire 1-2 Patient Access Specialists for a large organization in Clackamas, OR.  Patient Access Specialist will have a minimum of 1-year current physician office or clinic experience with no exceptions.  

Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
  • Answers incoming phone calls timely, professionally and with courtesy and respect.
  • Screens calls using established protocols to determine caller needs and handles or redirects callers appropriately.
  • Checks voicemail system and answering service messages frequently and routes messages to appropriate staff members.
  • Pre-registers patients in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Schedules patients in EHR, following office scheduling guidelines.
  • Answers or appropriately refers billing questions.
  • Inputs all data into EHR accurately.
  • Assists in confirming appointments.
  • Helps contact and reschedule patients when providers' schedules change.
  • Opens phones in accordance with clinic policy and transfers phones to answering service upon closing.
  • Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
  • Scans & indexes documentation into medical records according to company procedures during downtime.
  • Assists in new employee training on specific tasks, as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess COVID vaccine
  • Must show proof of High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must show proof of immunizations
  • At least one year experience in a fast-paced customer service setting, preferably in healthcare.