Department Assistant - Patient Financial Services Billing - Rancho Bernardo/San Diego-4S Ranch

This is a benefited full-time position (80 hours per pay period) based in Rancho Bernardo/San Diego-4S Ranch. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour day shifts on site and flexible start times between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Join a caring team supporting Scripps Health as a Department Assistant in the Patient Financial Services Billing Services Department!

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Scripps Patient Financial Services Billing?

• Our Edits Department stands out because we value teamwork and the support that keeps everything running smoothly.
• As a Department Assistant, you are a vital part of the team.
• This is a great place to work, where leadership and staff truly appreciate this role.
• We foster a welcoming environment where your contributions make a real difference.
  

Job Duties:

• Providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations
• Performing clerical, administrative, and general office duties involving typing, record and file maintenance, document creation, mail distribution and reception
• Some knowledge of the unit's operations, organization and procedures

• Maintaining office files and records in accordance with internal procedures

• Responding to routine requests for information and referring more complex requests to appropriate staff members
• Opening and distributing mail
• Responding with form letters to routine requests
• Drafting and typing routine letters and memoranda from specific instructions
• Assembling relevant data and compiling information as directed
• Producing a variety of correspondence and reports

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office

• Adaptable and able to handle large volumes of work

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Ability to multi-task and experience in a fast-paced environment
• Previous administrative or clerical experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with Epic EHR or other office systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
• Experience handling confidential information