Patient Services Rep

Patient Service RepresentativeFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Patient Service Representative to be the first point of contact in greeting patients, registering patients, and placing patient information into the electronic record keeping system. In addition, the Patient Service Representative will schedule appointments, collect specified payments, and complete insurance eligibility verification. They will follow policies and procedures in collecting and handling cash. Dependent upon the size of the area responsible, the employee may encounter a high volume of patients.Responsibilities:Effectively manage the patient check-in and check-out process from start to finish to include identification verification, update or confirm demographic and insurance information, and ensure appropriate forms are provided and completed accurately.Collect specified co-pays and payments from patients per coverage specifications, and from self-pay patients. Screen for eligibility and financial assistance.Follow policies and procedures in collecting and handling cash.Ensure patient information is placed into the Electronic Health Record accurately and in a timely manner.Confirm, request, and process referrals and authorizations for specialty services.Contact patients to schedule appointments and make reminder/recall notifications.Respond to customer billing and payment inquiries on an as needed basis. May escalate billing issues as needed.Regularly display a proactive approach to customer service by listening to the patient, taking ownership of solutions, and accurately identify customer needs through involvement of leadership in resolving concerns.Perform general clerical duties (i.e., scanning information, tracking data, receiving and sorting correspondence and packages) in an accurate and efficient manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:High School diploma or GED equivalent required.Medical Assistant Certification, CNA certification, or Medical Terminology course preferred.1-year experience in community healthcare preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Rewards:Job type: Regular Full TimeCompetitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsFHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:$25.00 - $29.12Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.