Patient Service Representative Pediatrics

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a genuine, friendly, and empathetic self-starter to join the team at our Pediatrics Clinic in Boise, ID! As a Patient Service Representative, you will play a significant part in creating a great experience for patients and their families! The Patient Service Representative will work in partnership with our physicians and clinical staff to take care of patients’ administrative needs. You will be responsible for checking in patients for appointments, collecting patient co-pays, answering telephones, taking accurate messages, scheduling appointments, and checking insurance eligibility. You will also need to be comfortable using our electronic medical record (EPIC) to update required information. 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. The ability to provide superior customer service while utilizing independent decision-making skills will be essential in this position. This Full-Time position will have a schedule of Monday - Friday from 7:30AM - 4:00PM (or similar). This position will support the 7 pediatric providers and additional pediatric specialist. This clinic is located at 1072 N Liberty St #203, Boise, ID 83704.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Checks in patients for appointments
• Collects patient co-pays
• Answers telephones
• Takes accurate messages
• Schedules appointments
• Checks insurance eligibility
• Updates required information using electronic medical record (EPIC)
• 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
• Collects, records, and communicates to patients their responsible balances for visit, diagnostic testing, supplies, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of different payer practices and deductibles
• Assists patients with all aspects of Financial Assistance Paperwork
• Controls credit extended to patients via a payment plan
• Maintains business office inventory and equipment and orders supplies
• Maintains a neat work area including the reception area
• Follows Cash Control Policy and Procedure and balances daily financial activities
• Ensures collection of payments at time of service
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information and follows guidelines for HIPPA regulations
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reports needed changes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED