Patient Services Specialist- Part Time

American Oncology Network • Asheville, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Services Specialist (PSS) at Messino Cancer Centers provides high-quality front-end patient support, encompassing patient intake, scheduling, medical records management, and financial transactions. This role ensures accurate documentation and delivers exceptional customer service, with responsibilities potentially varying based on office size, layout, and staffing models, requiring cross-coverage across different functional stations. The American Oncology Network (AON), an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders, is dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. AON is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices, delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON supports its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better, driving integrated, collaborative care to help community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. A career in oncology at AON offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those fighting cancer, providing more than just a job but a career within a fast-growing national company, including flexible work options.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated customer service focus with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• Physician office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and caregivers professionally to create a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Accurately check in patients according to clinic policy, verify identity per AON Patient I.D. standards, and document arrival status and location in the EMR.
• Verify, update, and maintain patient demographic information at required intervals.
• Collect, document, and post patient payments and co-pays; issue receipts and notify Financial Counselor when payment cannot be made.
• Ensure completion of required patient forms and medical history documentation.
• Respond promptly and courteously to inbound calls; route calls or document messages accurately within the EMR.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments, including new patients, follow-ups, treatments, referrals, outside testing, and hospital admissions per physician orders.
• Maintain physician schedules in alignment with preferences, capacity limits, and clinic policies; proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate physician requests related to schedule changes, meetings, vacations, conferences, and drug representative visits.
• Assign new patients to appropriate clinicians per office guidelines and maintain accurate assignment records.
• Contact patients regarding missed appointments, document outreach efforts, and reschedule as appropriate.
• Accurately document and relay hospital consults, messages, and urgent information to physicians and designated care team members.
• Manage answering service activation/deactivation and retrieve messages in accordance with clinic hours and emergency call policies.
• Create, maintain, and update patient charts in the EMR and billing systems for new, follow-up, and hospital consult patients.
• Assemble and verify new patient and hospital follow-up records; obtain missing documentation from referring providers, facilities, or labs.
• Process, file, and distribute faxes, mail, courier deliveries, and electronic documents accurately and timely.
• Respond to medical record requests from patients, providers, and authorized third parties in accordance with policy and HIPAA requirements.
• Support legal and subpoena-related chart requests by coordinating with corporate and external vendors as required.
• Maintain EMR, fax servers, and document management systems with attention to accuracy, completeness, and proper categorization.
• Verify patient identifiers prior to filing records and resolve misfiled documentation promptly.
• Collect and post all forms of patient payments accurately; log transactions in required systems and reports.
• Prepare daily close documentation, deposits, and trial closes in accordance with AON and clinic protocols.
• Balance cash drawers and handle funds according to established procedures.
• Notify Financial Counselors of insurance changes, STAT scheduling needs, or hospital admissions impacting billing or collections.
• Distribute reports, schedules, and documentation to appropriate departments, including EDI and Business Office, per protocol.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to patient care, privacy, billing, safety, and records retention.
• Adhere to all AON policies, procedures, IT standards, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Perform duties across Patient Services stations (Check-In, Check-Out, Medical Records, Fax Server) as trained and assigned.
• Provide coverage for absences, lunches, vacations, and staffing needs across locations.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new Patient Services staff.
• Maintain organized workspaces, safeguard equipment, and ensure confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Support multi-site operations and work at alternate AON locations as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network
• 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options (available to full-time and part-time staff members)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Professional development programs
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees