Patient Care Representative

Shields Imaging Management at Emerson Hospital•Westford, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Representative will contribute to the goals of Shields Health Care Group by providing exceptional customer service with professionalism, efficiency and accuracy. This role involves greeting patients, managing check-in processes, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth patient flow within the healthcare setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency required
Attention to detail and typing accuracy required
Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
Proven ability to multi-task and exceed customer expectations is required
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while simultaneously performing data entry and information intake via phone. Can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Medical office or healthcare administration courses preferred
Knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology and insurance requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, collect necessary copay/deductible/co-insurance and explain the consent form to be completed.
Assist patients with iPad check-in process, ability to troubleshoot and provide feedback.
Recognize and utilize language services when needed.
Distribute films/CDs as required, while maintaining HIPAA and the Patient Privacy Policy.
Work in collaboration with technologists/radiologists to ensure proper patient flow.
Process outgoing and incoming US and inter-office mail and UPS deliveries.
Prepare set up for next day’s appointment schedule and communicate any potential issues.
Provide and respect confidentiality of all customer groups.
Verify and enter necessary information into our systems.
Respond appropriately to scheduling emergency patient situations.
Support Customer Care with machine utilization by filling the template (Utilizing waitlist, 1/1 and 7/4).
Answer patient and doctor concerns with accuracy, efficiency and in a professional manner.
Keep management informed of situations and conditions with potential impact on the company, particular department(s) or customer group.
Remain current on any changes in policies or procedures that modify daily work functions.
Maintain copay/petty cash accuracy and make daily bank deposits.
Assist with on-boarding and training of new employees.
Performs other related duties as required.
Work to maintain survey return rates in conjunction with company guidelines and goals.
Workflow in collaboration with multi-departments to ensure efficiencies.