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Patient Service Specialist PRN - Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute

Vanderbilt University Medical Center logoVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNPart timePosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient access representative jobs in Tennessee post a median of $18 an hour, the middle half $17–$20.01, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Patient access representatives employed in Tennessee earn a median of $18.91 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medicare gives Vanderbilt University Medical Center 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Tennessee's hospitals average 3.0). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Tennessee hospitals by rating.

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OSHA inspected Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN on 13 May 2025 and cited 10 violations (7 serious), most under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure), $5,425 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

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About the job

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

VHVI OP Franklin TN Business Team

Job Summary

Provides service to patient either pre-appointment, during or post appointment with occasional guidance. Responsibilities may include inbound/outbound telephone calls, cash management, appointment scheduling, process of insurance updates and patient check in/out. Navigates more complex patients to include scheduling with multiple services or coordination with outside facilities or providers.

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Position Hours

Monday - Friday

Days

PRN (as needed)

Department Summary

The Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care, providing comprehensive treatment for a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. As one of the nation's premier heart programs, Vanderbilt combines expert specialists, advanced technology, innovative treatments, and groundbreaking research to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. Known for its exceptional outcomes in complex cardiovascular cases, including heart transplantation, Vanderbilt offers patients access to leading-edge therapies and specialized programs within a collaborative academic health system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts patient check-in and check-out.
  • Coordinates any follow-up appointments or procedures required for patient.
  • Schedules appointments, procedures or surgery through clinical communication or direct request.
  • Provides positive first impressions utilizing customer service skills.
  • Works with patients and/or outside facilities to ensure all administrative tasks, including; referrals, pre-certs, clinical records and documentation, orders and consults have been received and ready to view prior to patient visit.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Surgery Scheduling (Fundamental Awareness): The ability to coordinate and schedule surgeries within various computer systems in the hospital.
  • Customer Service (Intermediate): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
  • Patient Scheduling (Novice): The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, surgeries and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
  • Patient Documentation (Novice): The ability to receive and record patient information.
  • Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

  • Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

From Vanderbilt University Medical Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an academic medical center in Nashville, TN, with a workforce of about 43,000 (source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026)), 2,193 (source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026)) licensed hospital beds, and clinics and facilities throughout Middle Tennessee. Source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026)

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