Patient Services Associate- Bi Lingual - Front Desk

St. Thomas Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a Patient Services Associate at the front desk who is bilingual in Spanish.

The role focuses on ensuring a welcoming check-in, accurate verification of patient and insurance data, appointment scheduling, and clear communication with patients and providers. The position requires maintaining patient confidentiality, handling multi-line calls, and supporting clerical tasks to keep the clinic organized and efficient.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of college required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations such as HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and checking in patients: Welcoming patients as they arrive, verifying their personal and insurance information.
• Scheduling appointments: Assisting patients in scheduling appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Answering phone calls: Handling incoming calls from patients, addressing their inquiries, and providing accurate and helpful information.
• Insurance verification and billing: Verifying patient insurance coverage, obtaining necessary authorizations, and explaining insurance benefits and coverage to patients.
• Maintaining patient records: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Coordinating referrals and follow-ups: Assisting patients in scheduling referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as required
• Managing the waiting area: Ensuring a clean, organized, and comfortable waiting area for patients.
• Assisting with administrative tasks: Supporting the clinic's administrative functions, such as filing documents, organizing paperwork, and maintaining office supplies.
• Providing exceptional customer service: Ensuring a positive and professional experience for patients through effective communication, empathy, and active listening

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Internet

Job description

Patient Services Associate - Front Desk - Bilingual Spanish

At St. Thomas Community Health Center our mission is to provide culturally competent healthcare of the highest quality, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Central to our mission is to acknowledge the role of institutional racism as causative of these disparities. As such, our work is directed toward becoming an antiracist institution.

Job Summary

A Patient Services Associate - Front Desk plays a crucial role in providing excellent customer service, ensuring patient satisfaction, and contributing to the efficient operation of the clinic. They serve as the first point of contact for patients and help facilitate a smooth and organized patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and checking in patients: Welcoming patients as they arrive, verifying their personal and insurance information.
• Scheduling appointments: Assisting patients in scheduling appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers,
• Answering phone calls: Handling incoming calls from patients, addressing their inquiries, and providing accurate and helpful information.
• Insurance verification and billing: Verifying patient insurance coverage, obtaining necessary authorizations, and explaining insurance benefits and coverage to patients.
• Maintaining patient records: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records,
• Coordinating referrals and follow-ups: Assisting patients in scheduling referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as required
• Managing the waiting area: Ensuring a clean, organized, and comfortable waiting area for patients.
• Assisting with administrative tasks: Supporting the clinic's administrative functions, such as filing documents, organizing paperwork, and maintaining office supplies.
• Providing exceptional customer service: Ensuring a positive and professional experience for patients through effective communication, empathy, and active listening

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 2 years of college
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations such as HIPAA

Preferred:

• Experience handling heavy call volume and multi-line phone system
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Associate's degree or additional training

St Thomas Community Health Center offers a full competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Just a few of the great benefits we provide at St Thomas Community Health Center are: