Patient Service Associate - Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh

Duke PA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh is seeking a Patient Service Associate to coordinate clinic preparation, patient check-in/out, and scheduling while handling billing and patient communications. The role involves ensuring accurate patient data, managing payments, and coordinating lab/procedure scheduling.

The position requires strong communication, basic data entry, and knowledge of medical terminology, with standard day shifts and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Basic PC and data entry skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to explain billing and collect payments

Responsibilities

• Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing preparations
• Check-in patients and verify demographic data in Maestro Care
• Post co-payments and balances and manage patient accounts
• Schedule tests and procedures and coordinate labs/procedures
• Explain billing per PRMO credit and collection policies
• Check-out patients and arrange follow-up appointments
• Answer calls and relay messages to physicians and staff

Job description

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Patient Service Associate - Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 277188

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27609

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$2,500 Commitment Bonusfor qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking aPatient Service Associate to coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management and patient appointment scheduling. Position also involves customer service, message distribution, ancillary scheduling and preparation and referrals management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing next day preparation activities. Enter pre-visit orders and prepare new patient charts. Pick up X-rays, office charts, medical records, reports, petty cash and collections bag. File history sheets, ancillary reports and all other required patient record documentation. Return medical records. Attach HIPPA/Medicare documents to the encounter forms.

Check-in patient upon arrival in the practice. Identify correct patient information in Maestro Care. Verify patient demographic data. Edit Maestro Care as needed. Accurately identify the appropriate account for patient visit. Present and educate patients on required forms and obtain signature as required by policy and procedure. Completes all Maestro Care check-in files and manage all appropriate alerts. Collect and post co-payments and balances on accounts due. Imprint all patient specific chart documents and requisition/transmittal documents. Copy, file and distribute insurance cards as indicated by procedure. Coordinate all labs/procedures as requested. Maintain private physician office charts.

Prepare encounter forms. Investigate and account for missing encounter forms. Audit encounter forms for completeness and accuracy before batching. Batches encounter forms or charge posting in Maestro Care.

Schedule tests and procedures. Complete and distribute ancillary service requisitions.

Explain billing to patients according to PRMO credit and collection policies. Determine the amount of cash to be collected based on insurance plan.

Check-out patients. Make return appointments by scheduling patients into the correct appointment type, entering the primary care physician or referring physician and scheduling tests and procedures.

Answer telephone, take and deliver messages to physicians, nurses and others. Report obtained medical information from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and timely. Disseminate messages according to practice communication standards

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education

Experience

Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field. Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks or activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication. Basic PC and data entry skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and telephone etiquette. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, provide oral and written instructions, interact tactfully with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships with others. Must be able to apply specific departmental policies rules and regulations relating to verifying patient information, collecting payments and maintaining records and forms.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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