Patient Service Specialist
- ED•Chula Vista Scripps Health•3.
9 Chula Vista, CA Job Details Per diem $27.24
88 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Customer communication Processing cash transactions Math Computer skills Full Job Description Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you'll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care. This is a Casual position (per diem / non-benefitted) with a varied schedule (includes some weekends and holidays), located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Join a caring team supporting Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista as a Patient Service Specialist
- ED in the Access Services/ED department.
You'll be on the front line for creating a positive Scripps Health experience for our patients while being responsible for duties such as the following: Interacting with patients, payers, and providers to gather information necessary for accurate registration including assigning of appropriate Medical Record Number, referral/authorization, point of service payment collection, document collection and arrival/check-in functions. Receiving and routing messages received in the department appropriately as well as manages customer billing and payment inquires as needed. Effectively managing the patient check-in and check-out process from start to finish, which includes identification verification; updating or confirming demographic and insurance information on every patient; ensuring appropriate forms are provided, signed and witnessed at the time of the patient visit; verifying coverage including benefits, authorization, pre-determination, payer specific policy exclusions or limitations to coverage, collecting any patient responsibility and accurately preparing end of day reporting or payment reconciliation as needed. Assisting patients with HPE eligibility, discussing payment arrangement options including financial assistance information, providing price estimates. Accurately scheduling and re-scheduling patient appointments. Successful scheduling includes, but not limited to, exhibiting proficiency in appointment scheduling procedures, accurate documentation, and routing of messages, scheduling and confirming appointments according to practice guidelines, entering appropriate insurance, initiating authorizations and referrals, performing Key User duties with minimal errors. Coordinating scheduling, meeting and travel planning needs, department communication as needed. May assist in gathering necessary reports, statistics, outcomes for the department as needed. Regularly displaying a proactive approach to customer service by listening to the patient, taking ownership of solutions and being able to accurately identify the need to involve leadership to resolve concerns. Acting as a member of the patient care team by supporting the clinical care staff in the care of the patient.
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of computer applications, excellent mathematical skills, and ability to handle monies. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills; innovative with ability to identify and solve problems. Able to adapt, prioritize and meet deadlines .
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience in a customer service or healthcare/medical office environment. Knowledge of medical terminology, commercial and government health insurance and billing guidelines, ACA requirements, understanding of DRG's, Medical
ICD9/ICD10
codes and
CPT/HCPC
Codes and Modifiers. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range:
$27.24
88/hour
