Patient Service Representative II, Bilingual (67527)

NorthCare•Oklahoma City, OK

40d

About The Position

Answers telephones, schedule appointments, obtain patient information, prepare chart for examination, collect and secure collections at patient check-out. Provides back-up and overflow coverage for Front Office Telephone Operator(s).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Cross-trained in at least one or more service lines, other than the designated service line.
Two or more years of clerical experience.
Two or more years of customer service experience.
Possesses legible handwriting and basic mathematic skills.
Experience working with the public.
Basic data entry and keyboarding skills
Experience handling confidential information.
Experience working in an active and stressful environment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Nice To Haves

Able to communicate with patients and staff.
Experience working with difficult patients from time to time.

Responsibilities

Receives patients at reception window.
Obtains required information/documentation from patient at check in.
Obtains financial and family information and updates it for each patient on each visit including, address, phone, insurance coverage, and DOB.
Updates information and makes changes as necessary in the electronic medical records.
Schedules appointments in electronic medical records.
Posts charges and payments at the time of check-out for patient
Verifies any late or open balances and reminds patient of the outstanding balance.
Calls billing assistance to help patient with balance owed questions.
Accepts payments and assures daily collections are secured.
Balances daily transactions.
Assures waiting area is good order throughout the day. Calls custodial staff as needed for assistance.
Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care Privacy policy and procedure.
Assures that office equipment is in good working order. Notifies appropriate staff member if problems arise.
Accepts direction from the Practice Administrator or the Physician on staff.
Provides training and coaching to mentors/preceptors.
Supports 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. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
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.