Patient Services Specialist

Providence Health Plan Group; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Physician Service Organization is seeking a friendly, patient-focused frontline associate to greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, and assist with check-in and check-out procedures. You will help maintain high patient satisfaction through exceptional service.

Join our mission-driven team in Alaska and support a diverse patient population while adhering to healthcare privacy and safety standards. Training provided; growth opportunities within Providence system.

Qualifications

• 1 year customer service experience, or
• Successful completion of Providence internship.
• 1 year of medical office or health care experience.
• Basic experience with electronic medical records and/or computerized billing systems.
• Medical terminology experience.
• Rooming position: CNA, non-credentialed MA, EMT experience, or similar experience.

Skills

Customer service

Providence internship completion

EMR systems

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

The Patient Services Specialist is the first point of contact to patients or visitors in person or by phone. This position plays a key role in maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Physician Service Organization and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year customer service experience, or
• Successful completion of Providence internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of medical office or health care experience.
• Basic experience with electronic medical records and/or computerized billing systems.
• Medical terminology experience.
• Rooming position: CNA, non-credentialed MA, EMT experience, or similar experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat‑Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $20.19 - $30.26