Patient Care Representative

Shields; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group is seeking a Patient Care Representative in Boston, MA. This per-diem, part-time role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service, collecting copayments and guiding patients through intake processes with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include assisting with check-in, coordinating with technologists, managing mail and scheduling, and supporting team workflows while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Training and onboarding support are also provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Attention to detail and typing accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect copay/deductible/coinsurance.
• Assist patients with iPad check-in and troubleshoot as needed.
• Identify when language services are needed and coordinate accordingly.
• Distribute films/CDs while maintaining HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Collaborate with technologists/radiologists for proper patient flow.
• Process mail and UPS deliveries and prepare next day’s schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing accuracy

Data entry

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Patient Care Representative# Careers## Patient Care RepresentativeApply: Boston, MA: Part time: Posted Today: R-101180**Job Summary:**The Patient Care Representative will contribute to the goals of Shields Health Care Group by Providing exceptional customer service with professionalism, efficiency and accuracy. This is a per-diem role.**Job Description:****What you will do*** Greet patients, collect necessary copay/deductible/co- insurance and explain the consent form to be completed* Assist patients with Ipad check in process, ability to trouble shoot and provide feedback* Ability to recognize and utilize when language services are needed* Distribute films/CDs as required, while maintaining HIPAA and the Patient Privacy Policy.* Work in collaboration with technologists/radiologists to ensure proper patient flow.* Process outgoing and incoming US and inter-office mail and UPS deliveries.* Prepare set up for next day’s appointment schedule and communicate any potential issues* Provide and respect confidentiality of all customer groups.* Verify and enter necessary information into our systems.* Respond appropriately to scheduling emergency patient situations.* Support Customer Care with machine utilization by filling the template (Utilizing waitlist, 1/1 and 7/4* Answer patient and doctor concerns with accuracy, efficiency and in a professional manner.* Keep management informed of situations and conditions with potential impact on the company, particular department(s) or customer group.* Remain current on any changes in policies or procedures that modify daily work functions.* Maintain co pay/petty cash accuracy and make daily bank deposits* Assist with on-boarding and training of new employees* Performs other related duties as required* Work to maintain survey return rates in conjunction with company guidelines and goals* Workflow in collaboration with multi-departments to ensure efficiencies**Required Qualifications****What you need:*** High School Diploma required* Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency required* Attention to detail and typing accuracy required* Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision* Proven ability to multi task and exceed customer expectations is required* Ability to sit for extended periods of time while simultaneously performing data entry and information intake via phone. Can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Medical office or healthcare administration courses preferred* Knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology and insurance requirements is preferred.**Additional Job Description:**Pay range for this position is $17-29/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted. Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.