Advanced Patient Service Rep/FT Mercy Hospital STL

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Advanced Patient Services Representative to help ensure the smooth operation of the clinic by managing patient interactions, handling administrative tasks, and delivering exceptional customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with basic computer tasks. You will work with medical terminology and billing practices, enter data accurately, schedule appointments, protect patient privacy, and resolve issues professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a Patient Services Representative and Advance Patient Services Representative preferred.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and professionalism required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient interactions and administrative tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors.
• Address inquiries and concerns with tact and diplomacy.
• Enter patient information accurately and schedule appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow privacy policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance practices

Billing procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Word processing

Customer service

Confidentiality

Privacy policy

Adaptability

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Advanced Patient Services Representative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic practice by managing patient interactions, administrative tasks, and providing exceptional customer service. This position requires a high level of professionalism, communication skills, and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities efficiently.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Proficient in both Patient Services Representative and Advance Patient Services Representative competencies, as verified by department leader.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance practices, and billing procedures.
• 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.
• Problem resolution skills - ability to address patient concerns, complaints, and issues in a professional and timely manner, escalating complex problems to appropriate personnel when necessary.

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.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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