Float Patient Service Representative

Meritas Health•Kansas City, MO

28d

About The Position

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. NKC Health Obstetrics and Gynecology is hiring a Float Patient Service Representative! If you're looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team! Why NKC Health Medical Group? Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA) Employer matched retirement plan Competitive wages Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick Six paid holidays per year Educational assistance Day shift schedules What does a Patient Service Representative do? As a patient service representative, you will perform front office duties, focusing on customer service and billing accuracy and efficiency. This is a float position so you may be assigned to a different clinic on a daily basis. What does a typical day on the job look like? Completes patient registration and eligibility verification accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone. Informs patients of their co-pay/deductible responsibility, collects co-payments and patient balances and records payments accurately. Checks patients out and assists patients with scheduling follow up appointments. Coordinates receipt and transfer of patient medical records in a HIPAA-compliant manner. Schedules appointments efficiently to meet provider and patient expectations. Searches for patients using two patient identifiers to reduce errors and to avoid creating duplicate accounts. Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone. Demonstrates professionalism by articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility and accountability for actions, adhering to policies and procedures, demonstrating leadership supporting NKC Health initiatives.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Two years of experience in a physician's office or healthcare setting
Must have reliable transportation
Customer service skills
Basic office skills

Nice To Haves

CPT and diagnosis coding experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Completes patient registration and eligibility verification accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone.
Informs patients of their co-pay/deductible responsibility, collects co-payments and patient balances and records payments accurately.
Checks patients out and assists patients with scheduling follow up appointments.
Coordinates receipt and transfer of patient medical records in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
Schedules appointments efficiently to meet provider and patient expectations.
Searches for patients using two patient identifiers to reduce errors and to avoid creating duplicate accounts.
Demonstrates professionalism by articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility and accountability for actions, adhering to policies and procedures, demonstrating leadership supporting NKC Health initiatives.