Patient Services Specialist — Front Desk, Scheduling & Billing

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO and extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Student loan support

Recognition programs

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Patient Services Representative to join our clinic operations. You will manage patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and front desk duties, ensuring a smooth patient experience in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

The role requires 0-1 years of clinic experience and an associate degree; strong communication, EMR and MS Office skills, and accuracy with payments and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes, including verification and eligibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration in the clinic EMR, ensuring accurate and complete information for new and returning patients.
• Checks patients in and out at the front desk, collecting and posting time-of-service payments, including copays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
• Verifies and updates patient demographics and insurance eligibility, ensuring insurance cards are scanned at every visit.
• Ensures all required consents, PHI forms, and other treatment-related paperwork are signed and completed by patients.
• Schedules, confirms, and manages patient appointments, documenting cancellations or rescheduling reasons in the EMR.
• Assists with charge entry at checkout and ensures timely completion of daily charges following provider coding and encounter closure.
• Responds to patient inquiries, phone calls, and messages in a timely and professional manner, adhering to clinic communication guidelines.
• Monitors waiting room areas to ensure patient satisfaction and timely services, addressing concerns as needed.
• Conducts daily walk-throughs of patient lobbies to ensure cleanliness and reports maintenance or safety concerns to clinic management.
• Provides general administrative support to clinic staff and providers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Healthcare Administration or related

Job description

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Patient Services Representative to join our clinic operations. You will manage patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and front desk duties, ensuring a smooth patient experience in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

The role requires 0-1 years of clinic experience and an associate degree; strong communication, EMR and MS Office skills, and accuracy with payments and eligibility.