Patient Service Representative PRN Baker City

Saint Alphonsus; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Baker City, OR is seeking a friendly Patient Service Representative for a PRN, part-time day shift role at the STARS Baker City Clinic.

You will check in patients, collect co-pays, answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance eligibility, and use EPIC to update patient information while delivering high-quality customer service. This role supports the hospital registration team and may cross-train in multiple areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience required; Healthcare experience preferred.
• Electronic health record (EHR) experience a plus; Medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with process improvement or lean philosophy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information and follows guidelines for HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reports needed changes.
• Acknowledge and greet patients immediately, providing a positive customer service experience.
• Registers patients for appointments and completes paperwork.
• Verifies and updates existing patient and insurance information.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival.
• Informs patients immediately of delays, explains why, and the anticipated wait time.
• Collects, records, and communicates to patients their responsible balances for visit, diagnostic testing, supplies, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of different payer practices and deductibles.
• Assist patients with all aspects of Financial Assistance Paperwork.
• Control credit extended to patients via a payment plan.
• Maintain business office inventory and equipment and order supplies.
• Maintain a neat work area including the reception area.
• Follow Cash Control Policy and Procedure and balances daily financial activities. Ensure collection of payments at time of service.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Electronic health record

Medical terminology

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

We are looking for a genuine, friendly, and empathetic self-starter to join the team at our STARS Baker City Clinic.

As a Patient Service Representative, you will play a significant part in creating a great experience for patients and their families! The Patient Service Representative will work in partnership with our physicians and clinical staff to take care of patients’ administrative needs . You will be responsible for checking in patients for appointments, collecting patient co-pays, answering telephones, taking accurate messages, scheduling appointments, and checking insurance eligibility. You will also need to be comfortable using our electronic medical record (EPIC) to update required information.

Our ideal candidate is friendly, detail - oriented, a quick learner and has a passion for providing a high -quality customer service experience to our patients. He or she will also need to utilize excellent communication skills while communicating with patients and families. The ability to provide superior customer service while utilizing independent decision-making skills will be essential in this position.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a PRN role that will help provide staffing coverage as needed at the Baker City Hospital location. PRN employees are typically required to work at least 3 shifts a month but may cover more as desired/available. Shifts are typically between the hours of 6:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. The Baker City Clinic is located at 3325 Pocahontas Rd, Baker City, OR 97814.

This role will provide coverage for the STARS Clinic (rehabilitative services) as well as the main hospital registration team and will be cross trained in multiple areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience required . Healthcare experience preferred . Electronic health record (EHR) experience a plus . Medical terminology preferred .
• Experience with process improvement or lean philosophy preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information and follows guidelines for HIPPA regulations
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reports needed changes

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Acknowledges and greets patients immediately , providing a positive customer service experience
• Registers patients for appointments and completes paperwork
• Verifies and updates existing patient and insurance information
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival
• Informs patients immediately of delays, explains why, and the anticipated wait time
• Collect, record, and communicate to patients their responsible balances for visit, diagnostic testing, supplies, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of different payer practices and deductibles
• Assist patients with all aspects of Financial Assistance Paperwork
• Control credit extended to patients via a payment plan
• Maintain business office inventory and equipment and order supplies
• Maintain a neat work area including the reception area
• Follow Cash Control Policy and Procedure and balances daily financial activities. Ensure collection of payments at time of service

About Saint Alphonsus

• Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
• Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.