Patient Service Representative
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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:


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