Patient Services Representative

At DAP Health we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider we deliver compassionate high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health wellness programs and beyond with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If youre looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary:

This position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must be courteous and helpful; possess the ability to meet and speak with the public as the first contact of the clinic while aligning their duties with Mission and Core Values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acknowledges and assists everyone who walks in the door while maintaining eye contact a smile and providing a professional greeting;
• Communicates with customers to resolve problems and concerns while informing customers of delays in a courteous professional and timely manner using appropriate pronouns;
• Provides all customers with consistent quality service in accordance with Core Values and Standards of Customer Service;
• Keeps Manager informed of office equipment upkeep/maintenance;
• Maintains accurate demographic insurance and guarantor information at every patient visit;
• Identifies and refers patients who require program assistance to Care Coordinator Specialist (CCS);
• Collects all payments due on patient accounts and assures journals are closed and balanced daily;
• Answers all incoming calls and engages with patients by always upholding Quality Standards;
• Performs registration check-in duties and operator duties (Refer to workflows in Practice Management Sharesite);
• Responds to all forms of communication (Email Tasks Etc.) according to communication policy;
• Collects all registration documents required prior to the patient leaving the office (Consent to Treat Insurance Card ID Registration Form);
• Understands the organizations commitment to providing a high-quality of patient care;
• Promotes a Patient-centered environment.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain recognized medical industry standards of high quality client-centeredservices that are HIPAA compliant
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Computer expertise in database input
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent customer service skills
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Education and Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in medical front office operations preferred including butnot limited to registration process use of medical terminology medical insurance andreferral authorizations
• Previous experience working with Electronic Health Records preferred
• Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or AmericanRed Cross

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 24 pounds
• Operates in an office setting at times and requires frequent times of sitting standingrepetitive motion and frequent phone calls/conversations