Patient Service Representative-Mercy Clinic Washington Peds
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📍 mercy hospital washington united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Find your calling at Mercy!**
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The Advanced Patient Services Representative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic practice by managing patient interactions, administrative tasks, and providing exceptional customer service. This position requires a high level of professionalism, communication skills, and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities efficiently.
**Position Details:**
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Patient Services Representative
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**Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Day Shift**
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting? We are seeking a **Patient Services Representative** to serve as a vital connection between our patients, providers, and clinical teams. In this role, you will help ensure a seamless patient experience by managing front-office operations, coordinating appointments, supporting financial processes, and providing outstanding service with professionalism and compassion.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy helping others, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
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### Patient Experience & Front Desk Operations
* Welcome patients and verify identities in a professional, friendly, and timely manner.
* Manage patient check-in, check-out, and appointment scheduling processes.
* Keep patients informed of scheduling delays and provide updates when providers are running more than 15 minutes behind schedule.
* Address patient concerns and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and exceptional patient satisfaction.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming reception and waiting area in accordance with Infection Control Guidelines.
### Administrative Support
* Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients with inquiries.
* Create and maintain Epic charts and electronic health records (EHRs).
* Process mail, scanning, faxing, copying, and other office-related tasks.
* Correct registration errors and manage assigned work queues.
* Maintain accurate patient records and uphold strict confidentiality standards.
### Scheduling & Care Coordination
* Coordinate appointments, procedures, testing, and surgical scheduling.
* Provide procedural and surgical cost estimates, including Good Faith Estimates in compliance with the No Surprises Act.
* Collaborate with providers, clinic staff, and other departments to support efficient patient care delivery.
* Review and verify upcoming schedules to maximize clinic efficiency.
### Financial & Revenue Cycle Responsibilities
* Balance and reconcile a daily cash drawer.
* Support accounts receivable processes.
* Establish payment plans and assist patients with financial arrangements.
* Manage department-specific work queues and related follow-up activities.
### Team Collaboration & Leadership
* Serve as a change champion for new initiatives and Epic updates.
* Support adoption of workflow improvements and best practices among Patient Services Representatives.
* Participate in meetings, review department communications, and recommend process improvements.
* Ensure proper use and general maintenance of office equipment, including computers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, and payment devices.
Qualifications
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### Minimum Requirements
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance practices, and billing procedures.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent customer service and patient-relations abilities.
* Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, and electronic health records.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations.
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
Physical Requirements
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* Ability to occasionally push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday.
* Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, squat, and perform routine physical tasks associated with clinic operations.
Why Join Us?
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* Full-Time Schedule (40 Hours per Week)
* Day Shift Hours
* Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families
* Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment
* Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development
**Why Mercy?**
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From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.