Patient Representative
Job Type
Full-time
Description

The Semmes Murphey Clinic is looking to add another great personality to our front desk team. This position is key to creating a seamless experience for patients when they arrive and through the checkout process. This role would be a good fit if you are friendly, dependable, and enjoy making a positive impact on patients and their families.


This is a full time, onsite position Monday to Friday approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please note this role may require work at multiple clinic locations. A list of these locations and addresses can be found on our website. Reliable transportation to these various clinics is required. 


Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Confirm patient demographic and insurance information is correct/updated in their electronic medical record
  • Interpret data on check out sheet and schedule appointments for patients according to physician-specific criteria
  • Accept co-payments and process credit cards for real-time payments; provide patients with a receipt
  • Interact and communicate professionally with patients, financial counselors, nursing staff, diagnostic imaging staff, and supervisors as needed 
  • Occasionally travel to satellite clinics to perform Front Desk functions for the visiting physician
Requirements

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, which includes insurance verification

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Internet software, web-based insurance verification software, and practice management software.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Will provide excellent customer service and has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations
  • Is able to communicate effectively and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, while listening and responding appropriately to questions
  • Has the ability to manage and complete various responsibilities in a timely manner within a fast-paced environment
  • Is adaptable to changes in the work environment, dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Can travel locally or regionally to assigned clinic locations as required for the role


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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