Patient Services Specialist

About Community Bridges, Inc.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

CBI is the premiere non‑profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting‑edge, nationally recognized, evidence‑based models.

The Patient Services Specialist is responsible for the front‑end business operations for the assigned clinic including patient registration, verification of patient demographic information, create and maintaining patient electronic chart. This position answers incoming calls to the clinic and routes as needed, schedules intake appointments within established time frames in the CBI EHR/EPM scheduling system. Obtains necessary demographic information including, but not limited to: name, address, phone number, e‑mail address, insurance information.

Completes insurance verifications for each patient visit and identifies any patient amounts due at the time service is provided. For uninsured patients, identifies any potential funding source, and identifies those potentially eligible for AHCCCS and refers to the eligibility and enrollment specialist for AHCCCS screening and application. Notifies a clinical team member when registration is completed for services to be completed.

Schedules follow up appointments for clinic services as indicated by the clinical team.

• High school Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience with insurance verification and/or front desk experience in a medical office setting is preferred but not required.
• Must have knowledge of AHCCCS, insurance, and strong customer service skills.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks
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• Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness
• Pet insurance
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings
• 401K with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more!
• Very competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans

CBI is growing and expanding our services. We are experiencing tremendous growth during this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field. For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley.

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive compensation structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5‑week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits.

Our 26 locations are all state‑of‑the‑art facilities that provide top‑notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!