Patient Service Representative II at Sutter Health

Santa Barbara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

33.65

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Greeting, Check-in Procedures, Information Verification, Appointment Scheduling, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Updates, Intake Procedures, Form Completion, Payment Collection, Communication, Regulatory Adherence, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Computer Applications, Problem Resolution, PHI Privacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the medical facility. This job is intended for use by positions employed by an outpatient facility. Greets and checks-in patients, verifies information, schedules appointments, and updates Electronic Health record (EHR). Facilitates intake procedures such as completion of healthcare and insurance forms and collecting payments for services. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all organizational, local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. Additional Requirements: EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 1 year of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of insurance policies and procedures, as well as patient billing. Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook). Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI). Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $24.93 to $33.65 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

This role acts as the initial point of contact for patients in an outpatient medical facility, responsible for greeting, checking in, verifying information, scheduling appointments, and updating the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Duties also include facilitating intake procedures like completing forms and collecting payments while ensuring patient privacy and safety.