Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Patient Service Representative serves as the first point of contact for patients calling or arriving at the clinic. This position is responsible for greeting and checking-in patients, obtaining patient information, collecting payments, assisting with necessary paperwork, and fulfilling other customer service or administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Registering, scheduling and re-scheduling patients for initial appointments and follow-ups
- Entering data for patients into an electronic medical record (EMR)
- Answering patient questions about billing and payments and collect payments
- Screening incoming calls to provide the proper routing to other departments when necessary
- Verifying insurance eligibility
- Accepting lab drop offs from patients
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare or medical office training preferred
- Prior experience in medical records, patient services, or healthcare administration preferred
- Knowledge of HIPAA and medical records release requirements
- Experience with EHR systems and multi-line phone systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and shift priorities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team