Associate Patient Service Specialist PRN - Ortho Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides service to patient either pre-appointment, during or post appointment with regular guidance. Responsibilities may include inbound/outbound telephone calls, cash management, appointment scheduling, process of insurance updates and patient check in/out. Position Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Days PRN (as needed) Vanderbilt Orthopaedics is Tennessee’s leading provider of comprehensive orthopaedic care, serving patients ranging from professional athletes to active seniors across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Renowned for its nationally recognized quality and innovative treatment approaches, Vanderbilt Orthopaedics specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of bone, muscle, and joint conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, concussions, elbow injuries, and bone tumors. Our expert physicians collaborate closely with nurses, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. As the trusted healthcare provider for the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Soccer Club, and Vanderbilt Athletics, Vanderbilt Orthopaedics is committed to helping patients regain mobility, improve performance, and achieve the highest level of musculoskeletal health.

Requirements

Customer Service (Novice): 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 (Fundamental Awareness): The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, surgeries and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): The ability to receive and record patient information.
Medical Terminology & Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Conducts patient check-in and check-out.
Schedules appointments through clinical communication or direct request.
Provides positive first impressions utilizing customer service skills.
Ensures point of service collections.
Manages reception area, maintains orderly appearance of reception area; ensures method for accountability of each patient check-in; proactively communicates appointment updates with patients.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.