About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Patient Care and Operations Manager, the Patient Service Specialist performs an array of administrative duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties will include reception, registration, and scheduling of patients; answering a high volume of phone calls; working with clinical providers regarding patient requests, concerns, and services in person and/or by means of an electronic messaging system; data entry; and other health center-related correspondence. This is a 40-hour-a-week position that includes one late night a week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Professional, diplomatic, reliable, personable, and consistent customer service skills. Proficiency in using Windows-based personal computer workstations, sufficient to demonstrate proficiency in several computer-based applications after training. This includes EClinical Works (ECW), Five9, and other software. Ability to process phone and in-person inquiries in a fast-paced environment. Ability to provide clear, consistent, and accurate detailed information regarding University Health and Counseling Services. Must work exceptionally well with students identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQ students, international students, and other under-represented students and communities on campus. Knowledge and skills required for this position are often obtained with at least two years of related office experience, preferably in a university/college health center or an applicable customer service setting and a high school diploma or GED . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Reception, registration, and scheduling of patients both in-person and over the telephone. Data entry: Review student immunization records, verify compliance, and enter information into the electronic medical record. Review and respond to correspondence. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms. Compiles and records medical charts, reports, and correspondence using a computer and various software programs. Transmits correspondence and medical records by mail, email, or fax. Communicate with clinical providers regarding patient requests, concerns, and services in person and/or by means of an electronic messaging system. Correspondence: Manage and respond to questions/requests received via email, process requests for release of medical records, etc. Position Type Student Services Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 106H Expected Hiring Range: $23.37 - $32.14 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.