Medical Assistant Patient Services Rep

Dignity Health; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 33,764 - 37,815; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rancho Cordova seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative to serve as the first point of contact for patients and provide customer service. Responsibilities include managing calls, updating patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring effective patient experiences. The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma, and at least two years of experience in a healthcare or contact center environment. The position offers a pay range of $24.51 - $27.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a patient-focused healthcare environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Office-based programs and web-based applications.
• Must pass the contact center assessment and typing proficiency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and courteous service to patients and staff.
• Collect and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Schedule appointments using an electronic management system.
• Assist with referrals and authorizations as needed.

Job description

Overview

Dignity Health starts out with one goal at our core - Excellent care, delivered with compassion, for all in need. Working with Dignity Health provides employees with the opportunity to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. By uniting Healing and Humankindness we work together with our physicians and health care experts to provide the best care experience to our patients and the communities we serve. As part of the Dignity Team, you'll work in a culturally diverse environment that supports your success and career development.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative (MA/PSR) position is the first point of phone customer service contact for our patients, physicians, other clinic staff, internal and external laboratory and imaging staff, hospital staff, patient family members, and vendors. As a MA/PSR, your role is to provide prompt, accurate, and courteous interactions including communicate lab and test results to patient per Dignity Health Medical Foundation SOP. This position will interact with all callers through a variety of communication channels including voice, chat, email and text. A MA/PSR may also perform a variety of other duties including but not limited to:

• Collecting and updating demographics and insurance information.
• Verification of health plan eligibility.
• Taking complete and accurate messages.
• Scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic appointment management system, electronic health record, and contact center system.
• In addition, may assist with referrals and authorizations.

As the first point of patient contact your role is to provide effective patient experiences with an emphasis on first contact resolution in a culture of yes. MA/PSRs may assist with patient calls from multiple locations and specialties, and hours may vary as needed.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a patient-focused healthcare environment or a high volume, multichannel contact center
• Experience with computer systems required, including Microsoft Windows Office-based programs and web-based applications
• Must pass the contact center assessment and pass typing proficiency assessment
• Must pass contact center final exam after completing the contact center training course

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

Pay

$24.51 - $27.45 /hour