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OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve.As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Dignity Health starts out with one goal at our core – Excellent care, delivered with compassion, for all in need. Working with Dignity Health provides employees with the opportunity to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. By uniting “Healing and Humankindness” we work together with our physicians and health care experts to provide the best care experience to our patients and the communities we serve. As part of the Dignity Team, you’ll work in a culturally diverse environment that supports your success and career development.The Patient Service Representative (PSR) position is the first point of phone customer service contact for our patients, physicians, other clinic staff, internal and external laboratory and imaging staff, hospital staff, patient family members, and vendors. As a PSR, your role is to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and helpful phone and related assistance to all callers through a variety of communication channels including voice, chat, email and text. A Patient Service Representative may also perform a variety of other duties including but not limited to collecting and updating demographics and insurance information, verification of health plan eligibility, taking complete and accurate messages, and scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic appointment management system, electronic health record, and contact center system.In addition, may assist with referrals and authorizations. As the first point of patient contact your role is to provide effective patient experiences with an emphasis on first contact resolution in a culture of “yes”. Patient Service Representatives may assist with patient calls from multiple locations and specialties, and hours may vary as needed.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications
Computer skills, customer service skills and behavior, and data entry will be assessed via Call Center Assessment
Must be able to pass Contact Center Final Exam after completing the Contact Center training course
Demonstrated skills in customer service excellence including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations
Attention to detail, customer service and keyboarding skills
Must possess excellent communication skills (oral and written) and be able to communicate effectively with patients over the phone, in email, and other communications
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of higher education, some college
One (1) year experience in high volume multichannel contact center
Experience in a patient-focused healthcare environment
This position is represented by SEIU-UHWThe ideal candidate may work Saturdays to support the Saturday clinicsConnect With Us!Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity?to learn more about a career at Dignity Health and experience #humankindness.Equal OpportunityDignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, pleaseDignity Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request . We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Dignity Health participates in E-verify.Employment Type Full TimeDepartment Contact CenterHours / Pay Period 80Facility Dignity Health Medical FoundationShift DayLocation SacramentoState/Province CAStandard Hours Monday-Friday (varied)Work Schedule 8 Hour
