Patient Service Representative - Float - PRN

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Service Representative to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a positive and seamless experience at the front desk.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, appointment scheduling, and maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and manage front desk operations to ensure a smooth patient experience.
• Enter patient information, schedule appointments and process documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all patient interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Professionalism under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Office Suite

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is the first point of contact for patients and visitors. The PSR ensures that the patient experience is positive and seamless by managing front desk operations and workflows.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 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.
• Attend and complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post-hire.

Preferred Qualifications Experience

One year of applicable medical office experience.

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?

• 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.