Ada - Patient Service Representative - Full time / days

mercy; Idaho; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Service Representative to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors. You will help create a positive patient experience by managing front desk operations and workflows in a busy clinic setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication, basic computer skills, and a customer‑service orientation. You will also complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post‑hire and support confidential patient information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients and staff.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, data entry and word processing.
• Excellent customer service, empathetic and professional.
• Attention to detail for patient information and scheduling.
• Maintain confidentiality per privacy policy.
• Work under pressure and handle unexpected situations.
• Complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patients and visitors.
• Manage front desk operations and workflows to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments and support clinic operations.

Skills

Front desk ops

Communication

Data entry

Customer service

Privacy/compliance

Adaptability

Training completion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is the first point of contact for patients and visitors. The PSR ensures that the patient experience is positive and seamless by managing front desk operations and workflows.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally is crucial in this role.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential for interacting with patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. PSRs should be empathetic, patient-focused, and able to handle inquiries and concerns with tact and diplomacy.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical in this role, particularly when entering patient information, scheduling appointments, and processing documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy policy/procedure. Demonstrating discretion and maintaining patient privacy is paramount in this role.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure, handling unexpected situations with professionalism and composure.
• Attend and complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post-hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Position requires standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: One year of applicable medical office experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.