Cardiology Front Office - Patient Representative

Methodist Health; Celina, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System seeks a Patient Representative to greet, register and schedule patients, while verifying insurance benefits and updating patient demographics. You will serve as a liaison between patients and clinical support staff in a busy office setting.

The role requires strong communication, familiarity with medical terminology and basic data entry, with routine interactions across billing and reception tasks.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with judgment and discretion.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding preferred.
• Previous two years in a front office using medical management software preferred.
• Previous typing or data entry at 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Check-in patients and verify/update demographic and insurance information.
• Register new patients and verify all addresses, phone numbers and insurance details.
• Answer phones, screen calls, take messages and convey information to appropriate parties.
• Maintain neat and orderly reception and work areas.
• Assist Practice Manager with problems and concerns in the Front Office.
• Attend educational and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Input daily balances of charges and receipts as assigned and follow policies.

Skills

Front office procedures

Medical terminology

Medical office technology

Greeting patients

Telephone etiquette

Clear communication

Reading comprehension

Relationship building

Education

High school education

Tools

Medical management software

Job description

Hours of Work : 8am - 5pm Days Of Week : Mon - Fri Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description : JOB TITLE: PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE DEPARTMENT: PATIENT CARE FACILITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO OFFICE MANAGER SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NONE

Job Summary: GREETS, INSTRUCTS AND SCHEDULES PATIENTS, REGISTERS PATIENTS INTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, AND DETERMINES THEIR INSURANCE BENEFITS. SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN PATIENT AND CLINICAL SUPPORT STAFF.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS LIST MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE DUTIES ASSIGNED.)

• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Checks-in patients, verifies and updates demographic and insurance information to the medical record. Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties. Follows office scheduling policies. Collects payments and enters charges into computer system.
• Registers new patients into computer system and verifies all patients’ addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and conveys information to appropriate parties. Proficiency with medical office technology systems.
• Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
• Advise Practice Manager of problems and concerns in the Front Office and helps in problem solving.
• Attends educational and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Determine and input daily balance of charges and receipts as assigned by the Office Manager. Follows established policies and procedures; adheres to OSHA Regulations. Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation. Must be able to support the clinic efficiency and cohesion.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of front office procedures and medical terminology. Excellent grammar and spelling skills. Knowledge in operation of medical office technology systems. Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction. Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

EDUCATION

High school education or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Strong communication skills with consistent incorporation of judgement and discretion.

2. Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding preferred.

3. Previous two years in a front office using medical management software preferred.

4. Previous typing or data entry at 40 wpm experience.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time. Some bending and stooping required. Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds of boxes of paper. Requires manual dexterity to operate office technology. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, policies, and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment and requires both desk and counter work. Frequent contact with employees and outside agencies. Continual patient contact may involve dealing with angry and upset people.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025