
Experience Specialist; West Washington; 1.0 FTE
Required skills
- High School Diploma
- EMR
- patient records
- confidentiality
- UPH standards
- empathy
- call routing
- insurance procedures
- payment processing
Nice to have
- customer service
- hospital
- healthcare setting
- administrative experience
- clerical experience
Role summary
UnityPoint Health - Meriter is seeking an Experience Specialist for a full-time, onsite role in West Washington. This position is the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, guiding them, assisting with paperwork, providing information on services, managing wait times, addressing inquiries, and handling payment and insurance questions. The role requires maintaining accurate patient records in the EMR system, handling calls, and ensuring confidentiality. Previous customer service experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, along with administrative or clerical experience, is preferred.
Job Description
Shift: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pmIf you’re energized by helping people feel supported from the moment they walk through the door, this role might be a great fit for you!
As an Experience Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a smooth, welcoming, and supportive environment for patients and visitors. This position provides front‑line assistance by greeting guests, guiding them to the appropriate departments, and helping with required paperwork to ensure an efficient visit.
Key Responsibilities & Skills:
Provide a professional, welcoming first point of contact for patients and visitors, offering information on services and procedures.
Keep patients and families informed about wait times, provider availability, and any delays.
Address general inquiries and concerns with empathy, escalating complex issues as needed.
Offer guidance on charges, payment processes, and insurance procedures.
Maintain accurate and up to date patient records in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
Answer and route incoming calls, providing basic information as appropriate.
Ensure all interactions and data handling follow confidentiality and UPH standards.
Why UnityPoint Health – Meriter?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous customer service experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.
- Prior administrative or clerical experience preferred.
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