Patient Service Representative I

MidLantic Urology•Philadelphia, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Service Representative I is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and ensuring a positive patient experience, whether by phone or in person. This role involves coordinating clerical tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner. Key responsibilities include managing the patient intake and checkout process, which encompasses patient registration, scanning and filing medical records, and collecting co-payments, deductibles, and outstanding balances. The Patient Service Representative I must meticulously follow all procedures, from identifying correct patient files to verifying insurance information, to ensure a seamless transition and experience between clerical and clinical staff.

Requirements

Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations and experience in navigating EMRs.
Ability to answer multiple incoming telephone calls.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, multi-tasked abilities, and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
Ability to keep financial records and perform mathematical tasks.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient interpersonal relations skills.
Basic knowledge of health insurance products (HMO, PPO, HSA, Commercial, Medicare etc.).
Ability to navigate online health insurance portals to verify benefits.
Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Complies with HR confidentiality standards.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1-3 years’ customer service experience required.

Nice To Haves

Some college work preferred.
Experience in a medical office; specifically, urology, preferred.
Basic knowledge and understanding of CPT procedure coding and ICD-10 diagnostic coding preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
Is responsible for keeping the front desk area clean and organized.
Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information (ex. co-payments and insurance cards).
Collects outstanding patient balances.
Obtains referrals and authorizations when required.
Scans incoming faxes, consents, reports, and all other patient information into patient chart.
Generates batch transmittal reports for each day.
Facilitates the patient flow by notifying the provider or other medical staff of the patients’ arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
Schedules follow up services and office visits for patients.
Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner.
Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information (PHI) is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.
Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
Ensuring that all medical records are accurate and complete.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.