Patient Services Representative (Three Rivers Orthopaedic Associates, Aspinwall)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates is hiring a full-time Patient Services Representative to join their team in Aspinwall, PA! This is a Monday through Friday daylight position from 7:30am to 4pm. No evenings or weekends! See what being a Patient Services Representative can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Patient Services Representatives – it’s more than just a job!

Requirements

• Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred.
• Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred.
• Act 34

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm greeting for all patients
• Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference
• Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service
• Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout
• Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout
• Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout
• Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions. Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.
• Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience.
• Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits
• Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable
• Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed
• Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries
• Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations
• Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers
• Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxingPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Performs other duties as assigned.
• Stays informed on navigation and usability of UPMC Patient Portal; confidently and clearly communicates what patients need to know to navigate the Portal to ensure a smooth experience and continued access to health information and care services. Provide a warm greeting for all patients.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• PTO
• wellness programs
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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