Patient Service Associate- PRN Duke Regional Hospital Patient and Visitor Relation

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Patient Service Associate to support operations in the Durham area. This role focuses on patient interactions, from check-in processes to scheduling, ensuring outstanding service and efficient operations within a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be proficient in basic data entry, and have a strong customer service background.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience in providing service to patients or the public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Capable of interacting tactfully with customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinic preparations and patient check-ins.
• Manage cash handling and charge posting duties.
• Schedule appointments and communicate with patients effectively.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Basic PC and data entry skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school education

Job description

Patient Service Associate- PRN Duke Regional Hospital Patient and Visitor Relation

Patient Service Associate- PRN Duke Regional Hospital Patient and Visitor Relation

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

PSA- Duke Regional Hospital Patient & Visitor Relation

PRN Hours, As needed Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Occ Summary

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.

Work Performed

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 alll abs/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 physician or referring physician and scheduling tests and procedures scheduling patients into the correct appointment type, entering the primary 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication. Basic PC and dataentry 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 establishand 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.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

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 activities. providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field. Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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