Patient Service Representative Float (67285)

NorthCare • Oklahoma City, OK

74d

About The Position

The Patient Service Representative - Float is responsible for back filling for all Patient Service Representative office positions including the Patient Services Representative, Medical Records Specialist, and Patient Access Specialist. The Patient Service Representative - Float is cross trained to serve multiple service lines including the Call Center, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, Optometry, New Patient, or other departments. The Patient Service Representative - Float performs Patient Service Representative office functions such as new patient registration, checking-in/outpatients, schedules patient appointments, obtains patient registration information such as demographics and insurance, collects and secures payments, scans medical records, and answers call center telephone calls. This position may be temporarily assigned to work at other satellite clinics for a scheduled time frame or on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess intermediate keyboarding skills to accurately enter patient data in the electronic medical record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public including difficult patients.
• Maintains confidential patient information.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in various clinical settings within Variety Care based on the operational needs.
• Travels to other satellite clinics within the Oklahoma City and Norman metro areas. Some travel may be required to the Rural clinics.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical front office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for back filling for all Patient Service Representative office positions including the Receptionist, Medical Records Specialists, and Operator/Scheduler positions.
• Performs Patient Service Representative office functions such as new patient registration, checking-in/out patients, schedules patient appointments, obtains patient registration information such as sensitive demographics and insurance coverage, collects and secures payments, scans medical records, answers call center telephone calls, etc.
• Records assigned Patient Service Representative office functions in the patient's electronic medical records.
• Verifies late or open account balances and reminds patient of an outstanding balance.
• Accepts payments, posts charges and payments at the time of the patient check-out, and assures daily collections and transactions are balanced and secured when filling in the Receptionist role.
• Contacts the billing department for assistance to help patients with account questions including outstanding balances.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all patients, staff members, and vendors.
• Operates phone calls when assigned to the Call Center and is responsible for patient scheduling, verifying patient's insurance coverage, collects assigned patient satisfaction surveys, completes telephone encounters, and transfers calls.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines and adheres to the Variety Care privacy policies and procedures.
• Operates office equipment and ensures it is in good working order. Notifies appropriate staff member if problems arise.
• Reports to work at the assigned satellite clinics and accepts direction from the satellite's Practice Administrator and/or Physician.
• Support Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees