Patient Representative (Physical Therapy Department)
About The Position
Greet patients upon arrival and check patients in on a daily basis. Collect all co-pays from patients if applicable. Obtain photo ID and insurance card to be scanned into system. Check patients out as needed to assist with patient flow. Prepare deposits. Prepare end of day batch sheet. Prepare encounters and SOAP notes for the following business day. Create new patient chart in SOAP upon patients arrival. Send all paperwork to appropriate departments via inter-office mail. Book appointments in HST system when applicable. Confirm appointments for the following business day. Assist with office duties that can be performed at the check in desk. Assist with maintaining a pristine office. Maintain a neat and clean work environment. Must arrive prior to start time in order to become situated before patient’s arrival. Perform all office duties required. Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Normal busy office environment with much patient contact. Occasional evening or weekend work. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1-2 years experience in healthcare background
- Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer systems, programs.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to multi – task.
- Must be able to express compassion and kindness to patients calling and being seen in the office.
- Must maintain a professional and upbeat attitude.
- Skill in written and verbal communication and customer relations.
- Ability to work with effectively with medical staff, Management, authorizations, external agencies and patients.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients upon arrival and check patients in on a daily basis.
- Collect all co-pays from patients if applicable.
- Obtain photo ID and insurance card to be scanned into system.
- Check patients out as needed to assist with patient flow.
- Prepare deposits.
- Prepare end of day batch sheet.
- Prepare encounters and SOAP notes for the following business day.
- Create new patient chart in SOAP upon patients arrival.
- Send all paperwork to appropriate departments via inter-office mail.
- Book appointments in HST system when applicable.
- Confirm appointments for the following business day.
- Assist with office duties that can be performed at the check in desk.
- Assist with maintaining a pristine office.
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment.
- Arrive prior to start time in order to become situated before patient’s arrival.
- Perform all office duties required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
