Patient Service Representative - Heartland River City

Heartland Community Health Center-posted 5 days ago
$19 - $25/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Lawrence, KS
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A Patient Services Representative (PSR) at Heartland plays a vital role in the health center, ensuring that patients have a positive experience from their first point of contact to their final interaction. This position combines administrative and customer service duties, requiring excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail. At Heartland, we are a people-centered environment dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This role requires the ability to manage stress and maintain composure in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure setting. This role will require the ability to handle difficult situations and calm distressed patients to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere. A foundational understanding of medical or dental terms to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals is highly preferred.

  • Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Assist patients with check-in and check-out processes.
  • Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries regarding appointments, services, and general information.
  • Address and resolve patient complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Provide information about the healthcare facility’s services, policies, and procedures.
  • Facilitate communication between patients and clinical staff to ensure a smooth experience.
  • Ensure that services are accessible to all patients.
  • Use de-escalation techniques to manage and resolve conflicts calmly and professionally.
  • May respond to crisis phone calls or interactions and will need to connect to crisis services.
  • Handle patient inquiries and tasks promptly and efficiently to minimize wait times.
  • Ensure that information provided to patients is accurate and complete.
  • Schedule and confirm patient appointments, ensuring optimal utilization of the provider’s template.
  • Coordinate with clinical staff to accommodate urgent appointments, triage and walk-ins.
  • Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure appointment availability and manage scheduling conflicts.
  • Maintain and update patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system upon patients arrival.
  • Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Verify patient insurance information and assist with pre-authorization processes.
  • Collect co-pays, deductibles, and other payments, providing receipts and handling financial transactions.
  • Assist patients with basic billing questions and connect with billing department to resolve any discrepancies.
  • Prepare and manage patient paperwork, including consent forms, medical histories, and insurance documentation.
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, faxing, scanning, and mail distribution.
  • Keep the waiting and reception areas clean and organized.
  • Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
  • By protecting patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Limit access to patient information to authorized personnel only.
  • Shred or securely dispose of documents containing patient information when they are no longer needed.
  • Conduct conversations involving patient information in private areas where they cannot be overheard by unauthorized individuals.
  • Verify the identity of callers before discussing patient information over the phone.
  • Verify patient identity before sharing information or discussing their appointment information.
  • Use secure channels for electronic communication of patient information (e.g., encrypted emails, secure messaging systems).
  • When scheduling appointments, avoid sharing unnecessary details that could reveal sensitive information to bystanders.
  • Handle patient complaints and issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Escalate complex issues to the supervisor or appropriate department for resolution.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in healthcare administration or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting or patient service role preferred.
  • Completion of Mental Health First Aid Certificate within 90 days of hire.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using EHR systems and basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams).
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Adhere to process protocol or procedures.
  • A foundational understanding of medical or dental terms to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals is highly preferred.
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