Patient Representative

SouthCoast Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

PTO

Holidays

401K

Supplemental insurance

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Full-Time Patient Representative for our Eye Care Department. You will be a primary point of contact for patients and families, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience reflecting the quality of care we provide.

You will greet and assist patients, manage check-in/out, collect co-pays, communicate wait times, and uphold privacy standards. The role requires healthcare customer service experience and strong communication in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of customer service experience (healthcare experience preferred).
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency with computer systems and office software.
• Knowledge of customer service best practices.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Provide clear directions, information, and assistance as needed.
• Monitor physician schedules and communicate wait times to patients.
• Collect co-pays and manage patient check-in and check-out procedures.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy standards.
• Follow clinic protocols and notify appropriate personnel during emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Privacy/compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SouthCoast Health is looking for a Full-Time Patient Representative for our Eye Care Department

South Coast Health is seeking a Full-Time Patient Representative to join our team . As one of the first and last points of contact for our patients and their families, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional experience that reflects the quality of care we provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.


• Provide clear directions, information, and assistance as needed.


• Monitor physician schedules and communicate wait times to patients.


• Collect co-pays and manage patient check-in and check-out procedures.


• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy standards.


• Follow clinic protocols and notify appropriate personnel during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum of one year of customer service experience (healthcare experience preferred).


• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.


• Proficiency with computer systems and office software.


• Knowledge of customer service best practices.

Education/ Experience : High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience in customer service setting, preferably six months receptionist experience in health care setting. Computer experience.

Benefits

• Health


• HSA/FSA


• dental


• vision


• life


• long term disability


• PTO


• holidays


• 401K with employer contribution


• and supplemental insurance


• jury duty and bereavement leave.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing.