Patient Services Representative PRN

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At Highpoint Sumner Regional Medical Center-Gallatin, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Medical Office experience Preferred
• Experience with Medical Referrals

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient referral process and obtains appropriate pre-certifications as requested by the provider(s).
• Responsible for greeting patients; check-in, check-out, scheduling and managing telephones and messages.
• Collects and posts co-pays, deductibles and past due patient balances at the time of service.
• Processes all insurance referrals and/or pre-certifications.
• Facilitates patient appointments with specialists, imaging, rehabilitation services, physical therapy and any/all other facilities the provider recommends for patient care.
• Serves as a referral resource for patients, clinical and front office personnel should a patient call or be present within the office.
• Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.
• Checks patients in and completes the intake process to include insurance verification and updating demographic information.
• Collects appropriate co-pays and communicates any financial liability to the patient.
• Organizes and sets up appointments for some of the providers as needed.
• Follows up on special function needs.
• Performs electronic chart pre-load process.
• Scans documents to the patient electronic chart.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, and data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED