Heritage Health ยท 1 day ago
Customer Service Representative | Part-Time|
Heritage Health is seeking a Part-time Customer Service Representative to join their team in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. This role involves delivering exceptional service to patients during check-in and check-out processes while collaborating with medical assistants and healthcare providers.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Checks in clients and updates demographics, including insurance information, at each visit
Verifies Medicaid at each visit and obtains Healthy Connections authorization if needed
Ensures each account has a DMS screen and verifies current homeless and migrant/seasonal status
Answers a multi-line phone system for the clinic, takes accurate messages and delivers them promptly to providers or counselors
Schedules appointments for new and established clients using the electronic practice management system
Makes reminder calls for all scheduled clients
Collects co-pays from self-pay and third-party payer clients at each visit
Directs clients who are unable to pay their co-pay to the billing or collections staff
Checks out clients as needed
Creates and organizes client charts
Tracks No-shows and follows the No Show protocol
Processes all self-pay clients on the schedule through the Medicaid system to check for coverage
Maintains the cleanliness and order of the waiting room area throughout the day
Performs general office duties such as copying, faxing, scanning, and handling mail
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of office experience; medical preferred
Must be able to pass Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit enhanced background check for our Rathdrum Clinic
Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare office procedures
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems (e.g., Athena)
General understanding of Heritage Health policies and services
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency in using computers, office software, and scheduling tools
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion under pressure
Ability to handle sensitive patient information with discretion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience with Athena EHR systems preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance: 50% employer-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Employer-paid for 1x annual salary up
Disability Insurance: Short-term disability insurance based on age & salary. 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Retirement: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions.
Paid Time Off Benefits: 120 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, 56 hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB) in your first year, 8 paid holidays for full-time employees, amounts are pro-rated for part-time employees who are .5 FTE or higher.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Enjoy free telehealth visits for healthcare, counseling, and health and wellness coaching for all employees and their immediate household members.