Advanced Patient Services Representative - Full time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Advanced Patient Services Representative to ensure smooth clinic operations by managing patient interactions and administrative tasks with a strong focus on customer service. The role requires professionalism, clear communication, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, billing practices, and data entry, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering empathetic patient support in a

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Proficient in both Patient Services Representative and Advance Patient Services Representative competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient interactions and administrative tasks in a clinic setting.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication.
• Maintain patient information with accuracy and confidentiality, and assist with scheduling and documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance practices

Billing procedures

Communication skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

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.

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.

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