Patient Service Representative
About the Role
Metro Vein Centers is seeking a patient-focused Patient Service Representative (PSR) to support front desk operations in a fast-paced outpatient specialty clinic environment. This is not a traditional receptionist role. Our PSRs are critical to the patient experience and clinic flow—supporting patient check-in and check-out, medical scheduling, insurance verification, payment collection, and front-office coordination throughout the day. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume medical office environment, communicates professionally with patients and providers, and can confidently multitask between phones, scheduling, insurance verification, and in-person patient interaction. Candidates with prior experience in medical front desk operations, healthcare scheduling, patient access, insurance verification, or outpatient clinic workflows are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Greeting and checking in patients throughout the day
- Answering phones and assisting with appointment scheduling
- Verifying insurance eligibility and collecting copays or balances
- Managing EMR scheduling and patient documentation
- Supporting clinic flow alongside providers and clinical staff
- Assisting patients with billing questions, referrals, and appointment updates
- Balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment
- Greeting and checking in patients professionally both in person and over the phone
- Verifying insurance eligibility, benefits, and patient demographic information
- Scheduling, rescheduling, and confirming patient appointments within the EMR system
- Collecting copays, coinsurance, balances, and required patient documentation
- Answering patient questions related to scheduling, billing, referrals, and treatments
- Maintaining accurate patient records and scanning required documentation into the EMR
- Supporting clinic flow and communication between providers, patients, and clinical teams
- De‑escalating scheduling or patient concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk environment
Requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills in a patient‑facing environment
- Ability to multitask between phones, scheduling, patient check‑in, and administrative responsibilities
- Comfort working in a fast‑paced outpatient medical office or clinic setting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling patient information and scheduling
- Professional demeanor with the ability to de‑escalate patient concerns calmly and effectively
- Comfortable using EMR systems, scheduling platforms, and healthcare technology
- Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive and dependable work style
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of customer service experience required
- Prior experience in a medical front desk, healthcare scheduling, patient access, dental office, urgent care, specialty clinic, or outpatient healthcare setting strongly preferred
- Experience with insurance verification, EMR scheduling, payment collection, or patient registration preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Company Holidays
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance
- Short‑Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth & Development Opportunities
- Quarterly performance bonuses up to $1,500
Pay
Competitive base compensation based on experience. Quarterly performance bonuses up to $1,500. Compensation for this role varies based on years of experience, skill set, and alignment with position requirements. Compensation range: $21 USD – $24 USD.