Patient Services Representative

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Patient Services Representative to coordinate and provide a variety of clerical/administrative duties associated with daily physician practice operations. This role serves as the initial point of contact for patients and healthcare providers within the practice, delivering a high standard of customer service to maintain the overall patient experience. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering opportunities for growth and development, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" and recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Customer service experience
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with detailed-oriented responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proven proficiency of technology and EMR workflows at the conclusion of orientation.
• Able to handle cash and other methods of patients accurately.
• Able to explain, educate, and support the usage of the LVHN patient portal including various features.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of detail-oriented administrative tasks that anticipates the needs of team members and patients according to the organization's policies and standard work.
• Gathers information necessary for accurate registration and check-in to fulfill service promise.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification and completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Sustains the execution and flow of the patient schedule to provide the best patient experience while fostering a team environment.
• Collaborates in all aspects of training, staffing, and functionality while providing substantial and valuable feedback.
• Keeps abreast of changes in all insurance providers regarding coverage and reimbursement changes.
• Organizes effectively and efficiently to accommodate interruptions and changing priorities.
• Performs scheduling, scanning, billing, filing, referrals, work queues, and other clerical functions in a timely manner.
• Performs appropriate patient outreach include telephone and EMR messaging.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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