Patient Service Representative - Palliative Care

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Patient Service Representative to be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, managing front-desk operations and scheduling. You will support the patient experience and assist with financial conversations, explaining payment options and collecting balances.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication and computer skills, and a professional, empathetic manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to discuss patient financial responsibility, outstanding balances, payment options, and financial assistance resources with professionalism, confidence, empathy, and accountability.
• Ability to respond appropriately to patient questions or concerns while maintaining a positive, patient-centered experience.
• Ability to consistently follow and document established patient collection and financial-assistance referral workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and visitors at the front desk.
• Support a positive, seamless patient experience by managing front-desk operations and workflows.
• Communicate patient financial responsibility, request and collect payments, and explain payment options and assistance resources.
• Document financial conversations and outcomes accurately.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Financial conversations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Patient Service Representative is a primary point of contact for patients and visitors and supports a positive, seamless patient experience by managing front-desk operations and workflows. The PSR also supports the financial aspects of the patient encounter by communicating applicable patient financial responsibility, requesting and collecting payment, explaining available payment options and assistance resources, and accurately documenting financial conversations and outcomes.

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.


• Ability to discuss patient financial responsibility, outstanding balances, payment options, and financial assistance resources with professionalism, confidence, empathy, and accountability.


• Ability to respond appropriately to patient questions or concerns while maintaining a positive, patient-centered experience.


• Ability to consistently follow and document established patient collection and financial-assistance referral workflows.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• One year of applicable medical office experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - 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.