Patient Service Representative - Days
Southeast Hospital · Cape Girardeau, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is the initial point of contact for patients and visitors. This role ensures a positive and efficient patient experience by managing front desk operations and workflows.
Responsibilities
- Interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Manage front desk operations, including scheduling appointments, processing documentation, and managing patient information.
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, especially when entering patient information and processing documents.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and visitors, handling inquiries and concerns with tact and diplomacy.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy policies and procedures.
- Work under pressure, handling unexpected situations with professionalism and composure.
- Attend and complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post-hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, stand and walk during each shift, and perform duties requiring gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting.
Qualifications
- One year of applicable medical office experience preferred.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidentiality and adherence to privacy policies.
- Adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
Mercy offers a range of 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.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job description.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.