Patient Service Representative

Patient First•East Norriton, PA

About The Position

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Helping patients who require assistance while using the kiosk. Taking patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated by a Physician or Extender; Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner; Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness; Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information; Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed; Thoroughly answering questions the patient may have concerning his or her bill and insurance coverage.; Referring billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed; Collecting money and issuing receipts for a patient’s visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system; Discharging the patient and completing his or her visit by processing incurred charges; Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift; Obtaining change for the front office, supplies, or other materials as directed by the Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), Direct of Medical Support (DMS), or Charge Nurse; Printing itemized statements as requested; Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondence as directed; Filing and scanning medical documents and office forms as directed; Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift; Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages to proper personnel; Assisting with other assignments delegated by the PSC; Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system; Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies; Cleaning work area and other maintenance assignments as directed; Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day; Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the PSC or DMS; Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations); Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained; Participating in maintenance assignments when necessary and as directed; Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere; Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions; Adhering to all established policies and procedures; Completing other duties as directed. Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Must be 18 years of age or older; Basic typing skills; High school graduate or equivalent; Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred; Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system; Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time; Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills; Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks simultaneously; Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Basic typing skills
High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills
Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks simultaneously
Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Helping patients who require assistance while using the kiosk.
Taking patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated by a Physician or Extender
Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner
Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness
Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information
Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed
Thoroughly answering questions the patient may have concerning his or her bill and insurance coverage.
Referring billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed
Collecting money and issuing receipts for a patient’s visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system
Discharging the patient and completing his or her visit by processing incurred charges
Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift
Obtaining change for the front office, supplies, or other materials as directed by the Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), Direct of Medical Support (DMS), or Charge Nurse
Printing itemized statements as requested
Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondence as directed
Filing and scanning medical documents and office forms as directed
Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages to proper personnel
Assisting with other assignments delegated by the PSC
Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system
Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies
Cleaning work area and other maintenance assignments as directed
Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day
Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the PSC or DMS
Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations)
Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
Participating in maintenance assignments when necessary and as directed
Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
Adhering to all established policies and procedures
Completing other duties as directed