Patient Representative

Rochester Regional Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, NY is seeking a Patient Representative in the Pulmonology department to support patient encounters, document in EMR, and coordinate with the care team.

You will manage scheduling, referrals, and billing inquiries while ensuring compliant, high-quality patient service and collaboration with St. Lawrence Health System and PPM teams.

Qualifications

• Outpatient medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR/EMR) usage and medical terminology required.
• Formal education beyond high school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Support & Communication: Assist providers by supporting patient encounters, ensuring accurate documentation in EMRs, and maintaining open communication with the care team, patients, and caregivers.

Skills

EMR/EHR knowledge

Medical terminology

Outpatient experience

Education

Formal education beyond High School

Advanced technical training or certification

Job description

Job Title: Patient Representative
Department: Pulmonology
Location: 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
Hours Per Week: 40hrs
Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY:

Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) modules and other office equipment to perform all clerical tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Works in collaboration with physicians (MD, DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), and Nurse Practitioner (NP).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care Support & Communication : Assist providers by supporting patient encounters, ensuring accurate documentation in EMRs, and maintaining open communication with the care team, patients, and caregivers.

• Administrative & Scheduling Duties : Manage clerical tasks such as scheduling, referrals, phone communication, record preparation, and collection of payments. Help maintain efficient patient schedules and support billing and insurance inquiries.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensure adherence to organizational policies, healthcare regulations, and DNV accreditation standards. Collaborate with management to resolve clerical issues and enhance patient service quality.

• Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement : Work closely with St. Lawrence Health System and PPM teams on daily operations, educational programs, and process improvements. Participate in special projects and promote the organization’s mission and core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced technical training and/or certification

• Formal education beyond High School

• Minimum of 1-year recent outpatient medical office experience Knowledge in electronic health record (EHR / EMR) usage and medical terminology

UNION:

1199-200B SEIU (CPH) Clerical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.46 - $28.55

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.