Patient Services Representative

Avera Marshall; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Employer retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera Marshall is seeking a Front Desk/Receptionist to warmly welcome patients, verify demographics and insurance, and guide them through clinic registration. This role supports scheduling, payments, and document scanning to ensure smooth access to care.

You will answer calls, route messages, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and help patients navigate services. A high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication are preferred, with a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and complete registration, verify demographics and insurance.
• Obtain authorizations and sign consent/waivers as needed.
• Scan documents into patient records.
• Answer calls and route messages to appropriate departments.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate care with clinicians.
• Direct patients to ancillary services and act as public relations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:Access Health Marshall-Carlson StWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$18.00 - $23.25Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewWorks in the various reception areas throughout the Clinic and is responsible for helping the patients to access the Clinic's system for care.What you will doWelcomes patients, checking them in and completing registration which includes verifying demographics, insurance and collection of any service payments.Responsible for insurance verifications, authorizations and getting consent and waiver forms signed as appropriate.Responsible for scanning all pertinent information into the patient’s record.Answers and addresses calls, messages and/or faxes, routing them to appropriate individuals/departments if needed.Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows office scheduling policies/parameters.Expedites delivery of care by coordinating nurse, physician, and patient time. Acts as public relations agent for the physicians by serving the patients in a friendly, efficient manner. Directs patients to ancillary services as needed.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED Equivalent or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].