Patient Services Rep

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Services Professional you will be the welcoming voice and central administrative support ensuring seamless patient experiences and efficient clinic operations through diverse engagements.

Every day you will expertly manage phone customer service distribute communications and handle patient information like demographics insurance verification and appointment scheduling. Youll also process referrals authorizations pre-registrations and other clerical tasks adapting to clinic needs while responsibly handling sensitive data.

To be successful in this role you will possess exceptional communication meticulous attention to detail strong organizational skills and system proficiency. Your proactive service adaptability and responsible handling of information are crucial for patient care and clinic goals.

• Schedule and register patient appointments and/or provide information for other requests (e.g. addresses/directions phone numbers hours of operations other departments such as billing etc.).
• Process all phone fax email and other communication channel requests with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
• As appropriate assist new members with introduction to and explanation of available services processes and availability of providers.
• Update patients of the status of their referral or authorizations.
• Answers screens and processes a high volume of incoming calls in a professional manner. Directs patient access to the practice by scheduling and canceling patient appointments for a multiple providers.
• Utilizes and adheres to a phone script clinical decision trees and scheduling criteria following department guidelines. Uses independent knowledge within scope of knowledge and training to determine the type of appointment needed and urgency to schedule the patient to the appropriate provider or route the call to the appropriate resource.
• Communicates to patients and internal and external ordering physicians offices complex exam preparations instructions including but not limited to pre-procedure laboratory test requirements and other necessary preparations instructions.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Experience with computer systems including web based applications

Preferred

• 1 year of higher education some college and Experience in a patient-focused healthcare environment
• 1 year experience in high volume multichannel contact center

Where Youll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Josephs Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ. a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. Were more than a hospital; were a global destination for life-changing care embracing patients with humankindness.

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Why SJHMC

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people fostering professional and personal growth.
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