Nampa, Idaho, USA
9 days ago
Patient Service Representative PRN (On Call) Ten Mile/South Nampa (Rotating)
Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Position Purpose:

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.

Schedule:

We are seeking candidates for a position that requires a minimum commitment of 3/12 hour shifts per month Please note that this position does not guarantee a set number of hours the work schedule can vary from zero to 36 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

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. He or she 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

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.

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