Patient Services Specialist- Atrium Health Lincoln Gastroenterology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Lincolnton, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Services Specialist at Atrium Health Lincoln Gastroenterology is a full-time position responsible for creating an excellent patient experience through compassionate customer service. This role involves managing patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, cash receipting, and front-end technology utilization. The specialist will maintain confidential patient information, assist with billing functions, and ensure proficiency in emergency codes and healthcare regulations. Additionally, they will monitor inventory for 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

What This Job Offers

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