Patient Service Representative (Bilingual Required)

Piedmont Health Services Inc; Moncure (NC); On-site; USD 24,328 - 32,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services Inc is hiring a Patient Services Representative fluent in Spanish to support operations in Moncure, NC. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally 1 to 2 years of experience in a healthcare customer service role. Responsibilities include patient check-in, scheduling appointments, and ensuring data accuracy while maintaining confidentiality. The position offers benefits such as medical insurance and a 403(b) plan, with an hourly pay range of $17.66 to $23.74 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of customer service in a health care setting preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and document data in Electronic Medical Records.
• Schedule patient appointments and ensure completion of registration.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dentrix

Athena software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Piedmont Health Services Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

Job Title – Patient Services Representative (Must be fluent in Spanish)

Department – Operations

Reports to – Center Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position

The Patient Services Representative (Medical & Dental) is responsible for successfully checking in medical, dental, and behavioral health patients upon arrival and ensuring completion of their registration process. The PSR schedules patient appointments for our medical and/or dental sites, and completes required documentation prior to patients leaving our healthcare centers. The PSR coordinates with Center Managers to correct denied claims to minimize our error rate, and ensures patient data is accurate and complete. The position requires a strong understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule and release of medical information, and the ability to work independently to process complex patient claims and authorization issues. Excellent customer service skills and effective communication are essential.

Work Location – Moncure CHC, 7228 Moncure-Pittsboro Road, Moncure, NC 27559

Schedule – Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (Rotating)

Required Travel – N/A (Subject to change)

Duties / Responsibilities

• Check in patients – include gathering, completing, and documenting accurate data such as PCP, address, and insurance verification in Electronic Medical Records.
• Ensure completion of the registration process.
• Complete patient check-out procedures and necessary close documentation.
• Answer center phone calls in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA and release of medical information.
• Refer patients to external specialty practices as necessary.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Work with the Center Manager to correct denied claims and minimize error rate.
• Attend Center Management staff meetings and other corporate trainings/meetings.
• Maintain patients’ confidence by keeping medical records confidential.
• Assist other team members in the performance of their assignments, projects or goals.
• Provide appropriate forums to encourage teamwork with staff members.
• Work with CM staff to help improve provider efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

Education / Experience – High school diploma; 1 to 2 years of customer service in a health care setting preferred.

Required Skills – Bilingual (Spanish/English) and excellent communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Dentrix and Athena software databases.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Punctual and extremely reliable.
• Fast learner and ability to adapt to new processes and ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Accurate and efficient in data entry.
• Identify and understand issues and problems.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook.
• Work with minimal supervision, problem‑solve in a high stress environment, and interact positively with all internal and external customers.
• Determine work priorities.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Immunizations – Medically cleared for communicable diseases and all immunizations up to date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range – $17.66/Hourly – $23.74/Hourly (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement – Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.