Patient Service Representative

Dignity Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Grass Valley, CA is hiring a Patient Services Representative to be the welcoming voice and central administrative support for patient care and clinic operations. You will manage phone inquiries, registrations, scheduling, and communications while protecting patient information with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, organization, and proficiency with Cerner as well as Google Suite.

Qualifications

• One year clerical and/or receptionist experience.
• Computer/typing skills; use of office equipment.
• Able to read, speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone customer service and direct calls with professional etiquette.
• Handle patient information including demographics, insurance verification, and scheduling.
• Process referrals, authorizations, pre-registrations and other clerical tasks.
• Greet patients and assist or escalate as needed; communicate delays.
• Develop relationships with referring offices and provide timely information for patient care.

Skills

Clerical experience

English proficiency

Tools

Cerner

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Patient Services Representative, you will be the welcoming voice and central administrative support, ensuring seamless patient experiences and efficient clinic operations through diverse engagements.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Patient Services Representative, you will be the welcoming voice and central administrative support, ensuring seamless patient experiences and efficient clinic operations through diverse engagements. Every day, you will expertly manage phone customer service, distribute communications, and handle patient information like demographics, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. You'll also process referrals, authorizations, pre-registrations, and other clerical tasks, adapting to clinic needs while responsibly handling sensitive data. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional communication, meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and system proficiency. Your proactive service, adaptability, and responsible handling of information are crucial for patient care and clinic goals.

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with ability to use multiple systems including scheduling, patient registration and Cerner while maintaining highly accurate work.
• Demonstrates effective telephone techniques and is able to answer multiple incoming calls and directs calls appropriately providing outstanding customer service using professional phone etiquette.
• Basic ability to use Google Suite to produce department documents in an accurate and professional manner.
• Performs various clerical functions as needed by department.
• Greets patients and offers assistance or seeks additional help as needed. Notifies patients of delays.
• Develops working relationships with referring physician's offices and provides needed information for patient care in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

Required

• One year clerical and/or receptionist experience
• Computer/typing skills. Use of various office equipment including fax/copier.
• Able to read, speak and write English. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital or medical clinic
• Medical Terminology
• Proficiency in Google Suite

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$29.00 - $35.44 /hour