Dermatology Surgical and Medical Group

Patient Service Representative

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaFull-time
$24 - $26 hourly
About the Job
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Patient Service Representative in our Santa Cruz, CA clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you!

The Patient Service Representative is responsible for the patient check-in process, updating computer patient personal information and insurance information, handling a multi-line phone system, medical records filing and maintenance, and collection of co-pays and cash payments. 

Here are just a few things we offer: 
• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution 
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only) 
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only) 
• Access to additional life insurance 
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution 
• Profit sharing 
• Employee discounts 
• And much more! 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions 
• Performs opening and closing clinic duties
• Greets patients, checks in for appointments and verifies insurance 
• Scans documents into electronic health record. 
• Maintains tidiness of waiting area and reception counter throughout the day 
• Checks schedules for added, canceled and no-show appointments throughout the day 
• Schedules follow up appointments as needed 
• Responds to designated tasks in the electronic health record 
• Orders clinic office supplies 
• Sells and tracks cosmetic products 
• Prepares for next day scheduled appointments 

Qualifications Education 
High school diploma or equivalent is required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
• 1-2 years of recent medical office experience or in a similar capacity is preferred. 
• Proficient in basic computer functions. 
• Ability to learn new software quickly. 
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment. 
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred. 
• Must possess attention to detail. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team. 
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and direction from supervisors. 
• Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times. 
• Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information