This is a *Casual/Per Diem* position (non-benefited, no set schedule) with a varied schedule of 8 hour shifts, located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits. *Why join Scripps Health?* AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years Join a winning team at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista supporting the Access & ED department as a Patient Service Specialist. Working together, you’ll bring your expertise, compassion, and excellence to all we do. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing world class customer service. *As a Patient Service Specialist, you will be responsible for: * * Interacting with patients, payers, and providers to gather information necessary for accurate registration including assigning of appropriate Medical Record Number, referral/authorization, point of service payment collection, document collection and arrival/check-in functions. * Receiving and routing messages received in the department appropriately as well as manages customer billing and payment inquires as needed. * Effectively managing the patient check-in and check-out process from start to finish, which includes identification verification; updating or confirming demographic and insurance information on every patient; ensuring appropriate forms are provided, signed and witnessed at the time of the patient visit; verifying coverage including benefits, authorization, pre-determination, payer specific policy exclusions or limitations to coverage, collecting any patient responsibility and accurately preparing end of day reporting or payment reconciliation as needed. * Assisting patients with HPE eligibility, discussing payment arrangement options including financial assistance information, providing price estimates. * Regularly displaying a proactive approach to customer service by listening to the patient, taking ownership of solutions and being able to accurately identify the need to involve leadership to resolve concerns. * Acting as a member of the patient care team by supporting the clinical care staff in the care of the patient. *Required Qualifications:* * Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of computer applications, excellent mathematical skills, and ability to handle monies. * Excellent communication and customer service skills. * Strong organizational and analytical skills; innovative with ability to identify and solve problems. * Able to adapt, prioritize and meet deadlines*.* *Preferred Qualifications:* * 2 years of experience in a customer service or healthcare/medical office environment. * Knowledge of medical terminology, commercial and government health insurance and billing guidelines, ACA requirements, understanding of DRG's, Medical ICD9/ICD10 codes and CPT/HCPC Codes. **Job:** **Business Office* **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy Chula Vista* **Title:** *Patient Service Specialist - Admitting/Access - Chula Vista* **Location:** *Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA* **Requisition ID:** *252001850*