Patient Service Representative

Description

• Work Location:
  
  950 North York Road Hinsdale Il 60521
• Starting range: $
• Full-Time, Monday-Friday. No weekends or nights at this time!
• a dynamic environment with a strong team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care.
• We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package!

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

The Patient Service Representative I is responsible for providing customer service and ensuring the patient experience, either by phone or in person, is exemplary. The Patient Service Representative I will coordinate clerical tasks such as answering the phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner. They are responsible for moving the patients through the intake and checkout process including patient registration, scanning and filing medical records, collecting co-payments, deductibles, and any outstanding balances.

The Patient Service Representative I must ensure that all procedures, from identifying correct patient files to verifying insurance information, are closely followed to create a seamless patient experience between clerical and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
• Is responsible for keeping the front desk area clean and organized.
• Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information (ex. co-payments and insurance cards).
• Collects outstanding patient balances.
• Obtains referrals and authorizations when required.
• Scans incoming faxes, consents, reports, and all other patient information into patient chart.
• Generates batch transmittal reports for each day.
• Facilitates the patient flow by notifying the provider or other medical staff of the patients’ arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
• Schedules follow up services and office visits for patients.
• Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
• Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information (PHI) is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Ensuring that all medical records are accurate and complete.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

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• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office. Knowledge in healthcare systems operations and experience in navigating EMRs.
• Ability to answer multiple incoming telephone calls.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, multi-tasked abilities, and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
• Ability to…