Patient Service Representative Sports Med and Ortho

Job Summary

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. We are looking for a genuine, friendly, and empathetic self-starter to join the team at our Ortho/Sports Med Clinic in Boise, .

As a Patient Service Representative, you will play a significant part in creating a great experience for patients and their families. You will work in partnership with physicians and clinical staff to take care of patients’ administrative needs. Responsibilities include checking in patients for appointments, collecting patient co-pays, answering telephones, taking accurate messages, scheduling appointments, and checking insurance eligibility. You will also need to be comfortable using our electronic medical record (EPIC) to update required information.

Full time

Day Shift

This full-time position will have a schedule of Monday - Friday from 7:40AM - 5:15PM. It supports the Ortho/Sports Med providers at this clinic. The clinic location is 6165 W Emerald St Boise, .

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience required. Healthcare experience preferred. Electronic health record (EHR) experience a plus. Medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with process improvement or lean philosophy preferred.

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information and follows guidelines for HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reports needed changes.

• Acknowledges and greets patients immediately, providing a positive customer service experience.
• Registers patients for appointments and completes paperwork.
• Verifies and updates existing patient and insurance information.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival.
• Informs patients immediately of delays, explains why, and the anticipated wait time.
• Collect, record, and communicate to patients their responsible balances for visit, diagnostic testing, supplies, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of different payer practices and deductibles.
• Assist patients with all aspects of Financial Assistance Paperwork.
• Control credit extended to patients via a payment plan.
• Maintain business office inventory and equipment and order supplies.
• Maintain a neat work area including the reception area.
• Follow Cash Control Policy and Procedure and balances daily financial activities. Ensure collection of payments at time of service.

• Colleagues enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. They are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.