As a Patient Service Representative, you will work in conjunction with physicians and clinical staff to take care of patients’ administrative needs. Your primary responsibilities would include checking in patients for appointments, collecting patient co-pays, answering telephones, taking accurate messages, scheduling appointments, and checking insurance eligibility. Patient Service Representatives utilize our electronic record system to verify and update patient demographic information as well as posting and balancing of payments collected. Patient Service Representatives are friendly and provide excellent customer service, assuring that patients are informed and well cared for while waiting for their appointment, creating a positive experience for patients.
Position Details: This position will support the Boise Pulmonary Clinic and will work a four 10hr shift schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous customer service experience required. Healthcare experience preferred. Electronic health record (EHR) experience a plus. Medical terminology preferred.
Experience with process improvement or lean philosophy preferred.
Our Ideal Candidate: is friendly, detail oriented, a quick learner and has a passion for providing a high quality customer service experience to our patients. They will also need to utilize excellent communication skills while communicating with patients and families both in person and on the phone. The ability to provide superior customer service while utilizing independent decision making skills will be essential in this position.
What You Will Do:
Acknowledges and greets patients immediately, providing a positive customer service experience
Registers patients for appointments and completes paperwork
Verifies and updates existing patient and insurance information
Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival
Informs patients immediately of delays, explains why, and the anticipated wait time
Collect, record, and communicate to patients their responsible balances for visit, diagnostic testing, supplies, etc.
Maintain knowledge of different payer practices and deductibles
Assist patients with all aspects of Financial Assistance Paperwork
Control credit extended to patients via a payment plan
Maintain business office inventory and equipment and order supplies
Maintain a neat work area including the reception area
Optimize patient’s satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
Handles multiple telephone lines effectively and politely per clinic standards
Updates patient personal and insurance information, and notifies patients to bring insurance cards, identification, and co-payment to appointment
Mail patient paperwork to new patients prior to appointment
Interacts with patients via Patient Portal
Scan incoming patient related documents into EHR
Ability to process incoming and outgoing referral requests
Files incoming medical reports and correspondence
Assembles new patient medical records in accordance with policies and procedures
Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
Receives, processes, and documents referral requests to and from the office
Sorts incoming faxes via Right Fax and routes
Receives and routes record requests from others and makes requests on behalf of providers/patients
Highlights and Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.