Patient Services Rep II-Otolaryngology ENT

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Full-Time PSR II in Wilmington, DE. This role provides service excellence to each patient and family by performing and completing designated business processes associated with an outpatient visit. The PSR II ensures that the patient and family are prepared for their outpatient appointment in a timely fashion, and that all demographic and financial information is accurately verified in advance of the patient visit. The role also involves monitoring the waiting room and work environment to ensure patient safety and high service levels. The PSR II participates in Nemours programs for continuous quality, performance, and service improvement and works with department management to improve the services provided, through a team-based approach.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years minimum medical experience
Computer/typing skills required

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in a physician's office preferred
EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receive patients in a professional and caring manner.
Gather and update information regarding demographics and insurance in a respectful and confidential fashion.
Schedule and confirm appointments.
Obtain authorization and pre-certification.
Document and follow up on referrals.
Document and follow up on no-shows and cancelations.
Answer telephone using proper phone etiquette and direct calls accordingly.
Maintain content and organization of medical records.
Register patients, collect payments from patients, post charges according to procedures, provide receipts and appropriately document all financial transactions. This includes cash reconciliation and bank deposit preparation.
Order clerical and clinical supplies and maintain records.
Monitor waiting rooms and keep patients informed as to schedule delays.
Advise families regarding obtaining Medicaid coverage and/or Nemours Financial Assistance for their children.
Assist with arrangements for transportation.
Assist with patient flow.
Prepare office communications.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Filing of patient charts, correspondence and related documentation scan documents into EPIC.
Maintain inventory of supplies and forms.
Open and sort mail, lab reports and consultation reports. Stamp “received” and distribute for Provider review.