Patient Representative - Cardiology Clinic

Methodist Health System•North Richland Hills, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Representative greets, instructs, and schedules patients, registers them into the computer system, and determines their insurance benefits. This role serves as a liaison between the patient and clinical support staff. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. The system has earned distinctions such as Great Place to Work Certified, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders, and Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces.

Requirements

Knowledge of front office procedures and medical terminology.
Excellent grammar and spelling skills.
Knowledge in operation of medical office technology systems.
Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
High school education or equivalent.
Strong communication skills with consistent incorporation of judgement and discretion.
Previous typing or data entry at 40 wpm experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding preferred.
Previous two years in a front office using medical management software preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
Checks-in patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information to the medical record.
Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties.
Follows office scheduling policies.
Collects payments and enters charges into computer system.
Registers new patients into computer system and verifies all patients’ addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and conveys information to appropriate parties.
Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
Advises Practice Manager of problems and concerns in the Front Office and helps in problem solving.
Attends educational and staff meetings as scheduled.
Determine and input daily balance of charges and receipts as assigned by the Office Manager.
Follows established policies and procedures; adheres to OSHA Regulations.
Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation.
Must be able to support the clinic efficiency and cohesion.