Patient Services Representative II

Sutter Health; Los Altos (CA); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sutter Health seeks a frontline Patient Services/Registrar at PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD. You will greet and check in patients, verify information, schedule appointments, and update the EHR. You’ll assist with healthcare and insurance forms and collect payments for services while ensuring privacy and safety.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Mon-Fri 9:00am–6:00pm with Saturday rotation. HS diploma and 1 year experience preferred; strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of privacy and PHI protection practices.
• Basic knowledge of insurance policies and patient billing.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Greet and check-in patients and verify information.
• Schedule appointments and update the EHR system.
• Collect payments for services and complete healthcare forms.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of PHI.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth intake procedures.

Connaissances

Customer service

PHI privacy

Medical billing basics

Data interpretation

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formation

HS Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the medical facility. This job is intended for use by positions employed by an outpatient facility. Greets and checks-in patients, verifies information, schedules appointments, and updates Electronic Health record (EHR). Facilitates intake procedures such as completion of healthcare and insurance forms and collecting payments for services. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all organizational, local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 6:00pm, with Saturday rotation (subject to change).

Job Description

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures, as well as patient billing.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Saturday

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $32.16 to $45.02 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.