Patient Service Rep - Florence Pediatrics

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Florence, KY

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About The Position

Reports to the Practice Manager, the Patient Service Representative III is primarily responsible for collection of accurate demographic and insurance information from patients to facilitate a successful patient revenue cycle. Based on the operations of the practice, this position may be responsible for a variety of duties, including collecting and handling payments, providing customer service, answering phones, entering accurate and thorough data into EMR, test scheduling, referral processing, and other duties as assigned. The Patient Service Representative III is responsible for compliance with all OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and completion of all duties vital to business operations. Job Description: EDUCATION: Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Desired: Medical Office Experience Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1-year experience in a customer service role. BENEFITS: No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision 403b with Match Opportunity for Career Growth

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• 1-year experience in a customer service role.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Office Experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments for patients either by phone when they call or in person during office visits.
• Uses manual/computerized system to match physician/clinician availability with patient’s preferences in terms of date and time.
• Communicates as needed with physicians/clinicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling.
• Verifies patient demographic information.
• Verifies current insurance by recording insurance card and ensuring current updates in the practice management and electronic medical record systems.
• Collects co-pays, self pays, and outstanding balances.
• Ensures all information on the patient encounter is complete, accurate, and ready for charge entry.
• Ensures completion of daily close out procedures according to requirements and company policy.
• Ensures completion of referral process, outpatient test scheduling, and pre-certification.
• Files and distributes all patient information and incoming mail.
• Ensures accurate and timely distribution of patient requests.
• Works with central billing office as needed in a timely manner on all requests.
• Completes all paper/electronic medical records reports.
• Communicates and/or orders supplies as needed.
• Types correspondence and reports.
• Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.
• Prepare new patient records.
• Answers telephones within three rings and is helpful and friendly.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned are complete on a timely, thorough, and accurate basis.

Benefits

• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees