Patient Concierge - Behavioral Health

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.25 - $19.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
equal opportunity employment

Job Description

St. Luke's University Health Network is a leading healthcare organization recognized for its dedication to excellence in patient care, education, and community service. With a mission centered on compassionate care for the sick and injured, St. Luke's is committed to educating physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers while enhancing access to care across the communities it serves. The organization prides itself on the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees, valuing them as its most valuable asset. Together, the team at St. Luke's relentlessly pursues their mission, providing high-quality care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

The role of Patient Concierge at St. Luke's is a vital position designed to enhance the patient experience through advocacy and outstanding service. The Patient Concierge serves as a passionate patient advocate, ensuring that every interaction is positive and patient-focused. This position involves a variety of administrative and support responsibilities that contribute to smooth practice operations and a welcoming atmosphere. Key duties include engaging with patients in a polite, prompt, and compassionate manner; managing clerical tasks such as check-in, patient consent, check-out, pre-registration, eligibility verification, and scheduling. Additionally, the Patient Concierge assists patients with MyChart education and point-of-service payment collection while addressing their inquiries in a respectful and efficient way.

Further responsibilities include providing concierge services in the waiting area, supporting patients with kiosk check-in processes, and facilitating the opening and closing of practice operations, including cleanliness and cash management. This role requires effective collaboration with other healthcare team members and departments to promptly respond to patient needs and time-sensitive clinical inquiries. The Patient Concierge maintains a solution-oriented approach to anticipate and meet patient needs, enhancing the overall patient-centric culture of the organization. The role also demands physical stamina, requiring extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, as well as the ability to lift and push items such as supplies and wheelchairs. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that prioritizes patient care and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • minimum one year practice-based or similar healthcare experience preferred
  • customer service experience preferred
  • ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
  • ability to use fingers continually for writing and computer entry
  • ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • ability to push carts up to 30 pounds occasionally
  • ability to push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds occasionally
  • ability to stoop, bend, and reach above shoulder level
  • ability to hear normal conversation
  • good general, near and peripheral vision

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • minimum one year practice-based or similar healthcare experience preferred
  • customer service experience preferred
  • excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • focused on compliance
  • demonstrates continuous growth
  • quality-driven
  • service-oriented
  • excels at time management
  • ability to communicate clearly and concisely to patients
  • ability to listen, express compassion and empathy, and maintain patient-centric mindset

Job Duties

  • Engages patients in a polite, prompt, and compassionate manner during all practice-based patient interactions
  • performs clerical service delivery functions including check-in, patient consent, check-out, pre-registration and eligibility verification
  • delivers waiting room concierge service and supports patients with kiosk check-in
  • facilitates practice opening and closing procedures, maintains cleanliness, processes mail and deliveries, manages cash and reconciliation, scans and indexes faxes
  • supports team members by addressing in-basket clerical messages promptly
  • partners with Access Center Patient Engagement Partners for scheduling requests
  • facilitates connection between Access Center Clinical Triage Specialists and care team for urgent clinical inquiries
  • maintains a solution-oriented mindset to anticipate and meet patient needs

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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