Clinical Patient Support Representative

Astera Cancer Care; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate discounts

Job summary

United Urology Group seeks a Clinical Patient Support Representative to combine medical assisting and front desk duties. You will support clinicians, manage patient data in EHR, and assist with scheduling, billing, and patient flow.

This role requires strong customer service, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting. Travel to additional sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years front office and clinical experience, preferably in Urology.
• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology; ICD-10 and CPT-4 Codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepares examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and well-organized.
• Record patient medical history and vital signs accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and assist patients with billing questions.
• Schedule appointments and assist with the scheduling of any additional testing directed by the physician.
• Review patient demographics and enter information into Practice Management and EHR.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Practice Management

EHR

Ntierprise

Phreesia

EMR

Job description

Why Join Us?

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

Job Description

The Clinical Patient Support Representative plays a vital role by combining the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist. You will work collaboratively with clinical staff and administrative personnel to ensure the efficient and seamless operation of our clinical offices.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant | Clinical Support Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepares examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and well-organized.
• Record patient medical history and vital signs accurately.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for analysis.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure proper sterilization of equipment.
• Front Desk Reception | Administrative Greet patients and visitors in a warm and friendly manner, providing a positive and professional first impression of the clinic.
• Schedule appointments and assist with the scheduling of any additional testing directed by the physician.
• Answer incoming calls, address inquiries, and direct calls appropriately.
• Verify insurance coverage and assist patients with billing questions.
• Collect payments at time of check-in.
• Review patient demographics, ensuring all data has been recorded, verifying accuracy, and entering the information into Practice Management and EHR.
• Obtain and scan patients' driver's licenses and insurance card(s) into Ntierprise.
• Ensure all required referrals have been obtained, scanned into the EMR, and linked appropriately.
• Assist patients with registering in Phreesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years front office and clinical experience, preferably in Urology.
• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology; ICD-10 and CPT-4 Codes.

Key Competencies

• Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, quality assurance, and patient management and care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective healthcare team member.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, effectively problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and bring forth ideas to enhance positive patient care.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain & adhere to HIPAA compliance/ regulations.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Travel

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• May be required to help to transfer the patient.

Pay Range

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

About United Urology Group

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology-Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology-Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.