Patient Service Representative 2 (Patient Scheduling)

Inova

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Service Representative 2 is responsible for managing inbound calls to schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and complete patient registration. They must maintain high accuracy in documentation and effectively navigate communication between patients, clinical staff, and physicians.

Qualifications

Inova Health is seeking a Patient Service Representative 2 to handle inbound calls, schedule appointments, and verify insurance. A GED or High School diploma is required, along with one year of healthcare or relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for this hybrid role, which may transition to remote work.

Job Description

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Patient Service Representative 2 to join the team. This role will be full-time, day shift from Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This role will be hybrid with the opportunity to transition into a remote role. 

*** Eligible states for remote positions are VA, MD, DC, DE, FL, GA, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV *** 

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

The Patient Service Representative 2 demonstrates accountability, accuracy, and effective communication skills relative to departmental goals. Responsible for inbound calls from a minimum of two departments to support patients in scheduling, completes all registration processes, verifies insurance coverage to ensure approval and provides accurate information to the patient to ensure a great experience with any of their needs. 

Featured Benefit

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Patient Service Representative 2 Job Responsibilities

  • Works independently to complete incoming calls without close supervision; Delivers an acceptable volume of work with high levels of accuracy while improving inefficiencies and minimizing repetitive errors by revising current workflow procedures.
  • Selects an appropriate method of communication for audiences and adjusts communication style when needed.
  • Follows EPIC scheduling process to identify the best provider for the patient’s appointment needs.
  • Exceeds all contact center metric goals to ensure calls are handled effectively and efficiently; includes Availability Rate, Avoidance Rate, First Call Resolution, Patient Survey Responses and Quality Assurance Scores.
  • Interviews patients to secure and document required medical, financial, demographic and insurance information.
  • Navigates communication for patient to Practice/Clinic Front Desk, Nurses, and Physicians for any medical or appointment needs.
  • Ensures internet services needed to work successfully from home, and if not able to work remote due to equipment or service issues, will report to an identified location to provide patient and team support.
  • Communicates scheduling changes to patients, staff, physicians and patient representatives in a timely and professional manner.
  • Supports primary department and provides additional support coverage to two additional departments assigned based on staffing needs; also includes Patient Outreach support for primary department.
  • May assist with new hire training as well as assisting other contact centers based on staffing needs.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: GED or High School diploma

Experience: 1 year of healthcare or relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically with patients. 

  • Prior patient scheduling experience in a healthcare, clinic, or hospital setting. 

  • Experience providing telephonic support to patients, including handling high call volumes and navigating sensitive conversations. 

  • Proficiency with Epic (EPIC) scheduling modules, including appointment scheduling, registration updates, and navigation of patient records. 

  • Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment. 

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.


 

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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