Patient Services Associate I

Pacific Central Coast Health Center; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Central Coast Health Center is seeking a Patient Services Professional to serve as the welcoming voice and central administrative support for the clinic. You will manage phone calls, schedule appointments, verify demographics and insurance, and handle referrals and authorizations with care.

In this role, you will maintain accurate patient information, protect sensitive data, and adapt to clinic needs while delivering exceptional customer service and smooth operations for patients and

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service settings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive data securely.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone and support appointment scheduling; manage demographics and insurance verification.
• Process referrals, authorizations, and pre-registrations; maintain patient records with accuracy.
• Provide courteous, information-rich interactions; ensure patient privacy and data security.

Skills

Customer service experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Services Professional, you will be the welcoming voice and central administrative support, ensuring seamless patient experiences and efficient clinic operations through diverse engagements.

Every day, you will expertly manage phone customer service, distribute communications, and handle patient information like demographics, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. You'll also process referrals, authorizations, pre-registrations, and other clerical tasks, adapting to clinic needs while responsibly handling sensitive data.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional communication, meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and system proficiency. Your proactive service, adaptability, and responsible handling of information are crucial for patient care and clinic goals.

• Consistently demonstrates customer service expectations.
• Uses scripted closing at every interaction. 'Is there anything else I can do for you' Over the phone and as patients leave the clinic.
• Engages in professional business related conversations in patient areas and avoids personal conversations where patients may hear them.
• Keeps patient informed about appointment delays and offers solutions every 10 minutes.
• Consistently demonstrates competence as outlined in the job description.
• Meets or exceeds telephone performance expectations consistently by answering within 3 rings and keeping abandonment rates below 5%.

Job Requirements

Required

• Prior customer related service experience

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health's Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast's award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California