Patient Representative

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER seeks a Patient Representative to greet patients, register them in our system, verify insurance, and handle payments. The role involves assisting patients with ambulatory needs and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with medical management software. A high school diploma is required, with a 40 wpm typing speed preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills with discretion expected.
• Two years in a front office using medical management software.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm or higher.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Register patients in the computer system and verify insurance information.
• Assist patients with ambulatory difficulties and collect payments.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and relay messages.
• Maintain neat reception and work areas.
• Escalate problems to Office Manager as needed.
• Follow office policies and OSHA regulations.
• Input daily balances of charges and receipts as directed.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

Judgement and discretion

Medical terminology

Typing 40 wpm

Front desk procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical management software

Job description

## Patient RepresentativeApply: Richardson, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: JR1000039558**Hours of Work :**36**Days Of Week :**M-F**Work Shift :****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.)1. Maintains strictest confidentiality*.*2. Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.3. 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.4. Registers new patients into computer system and verifies all patients’ addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.5. Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and conveys information to appropriate parties. Proficiency with medical office technology systems.6. Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.7. Advises Practice Manager of problems and concerns in the Front Office and helps in problem solving.8. Attends educational and staff meetings as scheduled.9. 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 REQUIREMENTSKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge 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.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 Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:* Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026* Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025* Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025* Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026* Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025* TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025* Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025* Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025* Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025* Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025