Patient Service Representative - Gastroenterology

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

The Patient Services Representative is the initial point of contact for front-office activity at a physician office and helps direct patient flow. The role performs patient check-ins and appointment scheduling, maintains patient financial records, and may serve as a switchboard operator as needed. This is a full-time, outpatient position with BJC Medical Group in Gastroenterology in Creve Coeur, working 40 hours per week on the day shift. The position has no call, weekend, or holiday duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone calls from patients and staff and forward calls requiring triage.
• Perform receptionist duties with close attention to detail and professionalism.
• Verify health insurance payment information, educate patients on applicable regulations, collect payments, and record data.
• Enter service charges, including assigning diagnostic codes and entering physician- and clinic-related charges.
• Coordinate information with the Central Billing Office to ensure charges are captured and properly collected.
• Perform patient check-ins and schedule appointments.
• Maintain patient financial records.
• Serve as a switchboard operator as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED