Patient Services Specialist- Atrium Health Gastonia Pediatrics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Gastonia, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Services Specialist at Atrium Health Gastonia Pediatrics is a full-time role responsible for creating an excellent patient experience through compassionate customer service. This position involves managing patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, cash collection, and other front-desk activities. The specialist will interact with patients and families in sensitive situations, demonstrating critical thinking and teamwork. They will also maintain accurate patient information, assist with billing functions, and ensure proficiency in emergency procedures and healthcare regulations. Additionally, the role requires monitoring inventory of medications and emergency equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Computer experience required
• Customer relations experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Medical Records Software preferred
• Front desk practice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
• Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Manages patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, collection and cash receipting, arrival and/or departure desk activities according to standards and guidelines ensuring accuracy and an outstanding patient experience
• Encourages patient utilization of front-end technology during the registration process
• Enters and maintains confidential and accurate patient information including patient insurance, billing, and payment information throughout patient encounter
• Assists billing functions accurately and/or directs to appropriate billing office
• Demonstrates proficiency of emergency codes and appropriate responses as well as applicable federal and state healthcare regulations
• Monitors inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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