Patient Service Specialist (Practice Operations) - Per Diem

Springfield Hospital, Inc; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with an employer match

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Patient Service Specialist to organize the front desk efficiently, register patients, and support a cooperative, patient-centered team.

The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong typing, and excellent verbal and written communication to handle information requests and maintain patient charts accurately. You will cross-train in reception areas, operate office equipment, and contribute to a positive office environment, while delivering

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months customer service/clerical experience including computer operation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient typing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software

Responsibilities

• Organize the office efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to a pleasant and cooperative team environment.
• Cross train in all areas of reception.
• Accurately and expeditiously register patients.
• Respond to requests for information, both patient specific and practice specific.
• Operate and maintain office equipment.
• Accurately prepare and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Information requests handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Patient Service Specialist will:

• Demonstrate the ability to organize the office efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to a pleasant and cooperative team environment.
• Cross train in all areas of reception.
• Accurately and expeditiously register patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to requests for information, both patient specific as well as practice specific.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain office equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately prepare and maintain patient charts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months’ customer service/clerical experience, including computer operation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient typing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $19.00 - $22.50 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer:

• competitive wages
• comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
• 401k with an employer match
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• referral bonuses

Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.