Patient Resource Representative ( Remote)

Valley Medical Center•Renton, WA

35d•Remote

About The Position

The Patient Resource Representative position is responsible for scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, estimates, collecting payments over the phone, and inbound and outbound call handling for Primary and Specialty Clinics supported by the Patient Resource Center. This includes call handling for specialized access programs: Accountable Care Network Contracts Hotline Call Handling, MyChart Scheduling, and Outbound dialing for Referral Epic Workqueues.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a call center, or 1 year in a physician's office; with experience using multi-line phone systems, Electronic Medical Record systems, and working with several software programs at the same time.
Demonstrates basic skills in keyboarding (35 wpm)
Computer experience in a windows-based environment.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and listening.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. Ability to spell and understand commonly used terms, preferred.
Ability to function effectively and interact positively with patients, peers and providers at all times.
Ability to access, analyze, apply and adhere to departmental protocols, policies and guidelines.
Ability to provide verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrates understanding and adherence to compliance standards.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills throughout every interaction with patients, customers, and staff:
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to actively listen to callers, analyze their needs and determine the appropriate action based on the caller's needs.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during every interaction.
Ability to interact tactfully and show empathy.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems that may require research and creative solutions with patient on the telephone line.
Ability to document per template requirements, gather pertinent information and enter data into computer while talking with callers.
Ability to utilize third party payer/insurance portals to identify insurance coverage and eligibility.
Ability to function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to multitask while successfully utilizing varying computer tools and software packages, including:
Utilize multiple monitors in facilitation of workflow management.
Scanning and electronic faxing capabilities
Electronic Medical Records
Telephone software systems
Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to successfully navigate and utilize the Microsoft office suite programs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of inbound calls.
Ability to meet or exceed department performance standards for Quality, Accuracy, Volume and Pace.
Ability to speak, spell and utilize appropriate grammar and sentence structure.

Responsibilities

Schedules appointments in Epic by following scheduling guidelines and utilizing tools and resources to accurately appoint patient.
Generates patient estimates and follows Point of Service (POS) Collection Guidelines to determine patient liability on or before time of service. Accepts payment on accounts with Patient Financial Responsibility (PFR) as well as any outstanding balances, documents information in HIS and provides a receipt for the amount paid.
Applies VMC registration standards to ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
Ensures accurate and complete insurance registration through the scheduling process, including verifies insurance eligibility or updates that may be needed.
Reviews registration work queue for incomplete work and resolves errors prior to patient arrival at the clinic.
Utilizes protocols to identify when clinical escalation is needed based on the symptoms that patients report when calling.
Takes accurate and complete messages for clinic providers, staff, and management.
Coordinates resources when needed for patients, such as interpreter services, transportation or connecting with other resources needed for our patient to be successful in obtaining the care they need.
Identifies, researches, and resolves patient questions and inquiries about their care and VMC.
Inbound call handling for our specialized access programs
Completes the MyChart Scheduling process for appointment requests and direct scheduled appointments.
Outbound dialing for patient worklists
Outbound dialing for referral work queues.
Receives, distributes, and responds to mail for work area.
Monitor office supplies and equipment, keeping person responsible for ordering updated.
Other duties as assigned.