Patient Service Representative - South County/Tesson Ferry - 3 days a week

Esse Health • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier. SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!! Join Our Team: We are searching for a part-time Patient Service Representative for our Primary Care Partners office located at 13303 Tesson Ferry! Opportunity: Part-time opening 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3 days a week. You choose Monday, Thursday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. No evenings, weekends or holidays Not benefit eligible Outpatient clinical practice Day-to-Day: Perform patient check-in/check-out Schedule patient appointments Collect co-payments Verify insurance Register patients/update patient demographics Answer the telephone Balance monies at day end May be required to enter physician-related charges into the computer May be required to bill hospital/nursing home charges Who we are seeking ( preferred ) : The Patient Service Representative is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.

Requirements

• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 or more years of experience working with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• PC/Windows proficiency.
• Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the different types of health insurance plans; i.e. HMO’s, PPO’s, etc.
• Medical coding familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in/check-out
• Schedule patient appointments
• Collect co-payments
• Verify insurance
• Register patients/update patient demographics
• Answer the telephone
• Balance monies at day end
• May be required to enter physician-related charges into the computer
• May be required to bill hospital/nursing home charges

Benefits

• Physician-led, supportive practice environment
• Benefits within your first 30 days (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees