Patient Experience Representative I-Ambulatory (Jamaica Plain)

February 25, 2026

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This position is 100% onsite at the Jamaica Plain location and is split between Optometry and Pediatrics.

Position Summary:
The Patient Experience Representative I works under close supervision to provide support to the administrative operations of a clinical service and works to ensure the best possible patient experience by effectively coordinating services to patients and families. Demonstrates interest in and ability to departmental and organizational initiatives & projects with a focus on continuous process improvement. Performs various administrative functions requiring basic knowledge of programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides positive and effective customer service to patients, families, and visitors, responding to routine inquiries and involving supervisors for complex issues
Greets, screens, directs, and registers patients; enrolls patients and caregivers in the patient portal
Collaborates with referring providers and practices to manage complex patient issues
Schedules patient encounters and procedures under supervision; monitors daily schedules and coordinates flow to optimize patient experience
Prepares for and attends shift handoffs and team huddles
Completes questionnaires in EMR as needed
Assists patients, and ensures routine forms are ready for appointments
Collects and processes patient demographics, insurance/payment, referral info, and clinical documentation; obtains authorizations and verifications
Collects co-payments, reconciles deposits, and provides accurate records in hospital systems
Transcribes treatment and billing data; communicates with other departments for clinical and administrative services
Answers, screens, and routes calls; triages urgent calls and initiates emergency services when required
Maintains calendars, schedules meetings/events, and supports logistics for departmental programs and presentations
Provides general clerical support, including organizing documents, processing mail, photocopying, and handling records
Processes prescription refills, letters, and external requests
Uses office and hospital systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, scheduling, billing applications) efficiently
Participates in process improvement initiatives and supports internal changes to systems and procedures

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High School Diploma/ GED

Experience:

No healthcare experience required - Basic customer service and computer skills.
Makes use of customer service knowledge to assist patients and families in resolving problems.
Conveys a positive demeanor when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
Ability to communicate in a clear, effective manner both orally and in writing and demonstrate empathy in difficult personal situations.
Ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Demonstrates the ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.

PER positions are currently eligible for a Sign-on Bonus of $2,000 for full time positions (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 12 months)

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