Patient Services Specialist

Agence PROvidence; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA, is seeking Patient Services Specialists for supplemental or per diem, variable shift opportunities. The Registrar handles patient accounts by collecting demographic, insurance and medical information, ensuring accuracy and timely processing, even in busy or stressful times.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of customer service or healthcare registration.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of customer service or healthcare registration experience.
• Some college coursework in Medical Terminology or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) or Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) preferred.
• Experience as Registrar or with third-party payors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complex demographic, insurance and medical information for patient accounts.
• Ensure information is documented timely and accurately.
• Provide superior customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Manage tasks during high-volume periods and stressful situations.
• Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements and insurance plans.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare registration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Some college coursework or related certifications

Tools

CHAA

CRCS

Job description

Description

This posting is for multiple openings of Patient Services Specialist at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA. We are hiring for Supplemental or Per Diem, Variable Shift opportunities.

The Registrar is responsible for securing appropriate patient account reimbursement by obtaining complex demographic, insurance and medical information and ensuring this is documented timely and accurately. Consistently provides superior customer service that meets or exceeds the expectations of patients, visitors, physicians and PHS staff, including during periods of high patient volumes or stressful situations. Obtains accurate and complete information from patients who are ill, anxious or non-English speaking. Performs independently while multitasking, problem solving, and exercising good time management skills in a fast-paced environment. Maintains knowledge of numerous complex compliance requirements and insurance plans, which change frequently.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital 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:

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• 1 year of customer service or healthcare registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college level course work preferred particularly Medical Terminology or Medical Assistant coursework

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) or Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS)

• Registrar or third-party payor 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. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. 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, numerous 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.

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Requsition ID: 461947
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Patient Access
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 3040 PATIENT ACCESS WA SHMC SPOKANE MAIN TOWER MAIN
Address: WA Spokane 101 W 8th Ave
Work Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $21.26 - $30.25
The amounts listed 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.