Patient Services Representative

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

For eligible employees, benefits include:
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Greet and respond to limited inquiries from patients and customers in a professional manner. Perform a variety of clerical functions.

• Greet patients in-person and via telephone
• Verify insurance eligibility and copy insurance cards
• Perform financial and eligibility screening for clinic programs
• Print daily schedule and confirm next day's appointments
• Complete appropriate paperwork as needed for patients: school excuses, Head Start forms, etc.
• Make follow-up appointments for referrals from other sites
• Call, reschedule and mail letters to all N/S patients
• Responsible for patients checking in through completing encounters, personal records forms, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year experience in a medical or dental office
• Experience in verifying and billing insurance/program eligibility
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Dental Records systems, NextGen preferred
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Ability to type minimum 35 WPM

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, NextGen preferred
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products, business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• $21.50 - $22.00 Depending On Experience