Patient Service Representative - Immediate Care Center

The South Bend Clinic • Mishawaka, IN

1d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

At The South Bend Clinic, we strive for excellence—not just good enough. Every day, our dedicated team shows up inspired to exceed expectations, recognizing and celebrating the remarkable in everyone we encounter—inside and outside our workplace.
We’re more than a healthcare provider; we’re a partner in helping people live happier, healthier lives. We seek team members who share our relentless passion and pride for making a meaningful impact. We invest in your personal and professional growth, empowering you to fulfill your purpose and leave your mark.
The Patient Service Representative serves as a key point of contact for patients, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth front desk operations. This role includes but is not limited to greeting and checking in patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-pays, outbound calling, referral management, and maintaining accurate records in the EPIC system. The Patient Service Representative helps create a welcoming and efficient environment that supports quality care and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Exceptional customer service skills and passion for serving others.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification.
• Skilled in operating phones, personal computers, software and other basic IT systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Positive, professional, collaborative, and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20; normal hearing required for phone communication

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office or clinical setting preferred
• Prior experience in a receptionist or front desk role strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets patients warmly and professionally during check-in, check-out, and appointment scheduling. Conducts regular lobby checks to maintain cleanliness and ensure patient comfort.
• Serves as a key coordinator for provider schedules, optimizing appointment availability and resource capacity to improve patient access, reduce wait times, and support timely follow-ups.
• Utilizes EPIC and other systems to accurately update patient demographics, verify insurance details, generate necessary forms, respond to emails, and ensure emergency contact information is properly documented.
• Collects copayments and service fees, issues receipts, and reconciles daily financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Answers a multi-line phone system, takes detailed messages, routes inquiries, and makes outbound calls to schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Clearly communicates information about Duly clinical personnel to patients and other individuals.
• Assists with scheduling follow-up and in-house Specialist referral appointments, ensuring patients are connected to appropriate services and specialists.
• Participates actively in daily and weekly team huddles to share patient updates, workflow improvements, and operational insights.
• Reviews performance dashboards daily to monitor key metrics in Scheduling & Access,Workflow, Patient Contact, and Satisfaction; identifies gaps to target and proactively escalates issues, suggests improvements, or adjusts workflows to drive results.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Monitors patient wait times and communicates delays with empathy and professionalism to enhance the patient experience.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental goals and improve service delivery.

Benefits

• Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 per year to support your education.
• 401(k) Match: Plan for your future with our competitive matching program.
• 3-Year Vesting: Achieve full ownership of your retirement contributions in just three years.
• Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, including 100% coverage (after deductible) when using a Duly provider.
• Pet Health Coverage: Because your furry friends matter too.
• Paid Volunteer Time: 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back to your community.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial benefits for non-physician team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees