Patient Service Rep

PRISM Vision Group; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 91,377,585; Full time

Job summary

Prism Vision Group's Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center in Chevy Chase, MD is hiring a Patient Service Representative to manage patient interactions, scheduling, and registration for both in-person and remote channels.

You will handle pre-registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling, ensuring accurate data, compliant billing, and smooth patient flow throughout the care journey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in patient-facing healthcare or customer service preferred.
• Excellent English communication; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to protect patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and multiple electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete full registration for patients requesting appointments with attention to policies and accuracy.
• Initiate pre-registration and verify demographic and insurance information on chart.
• Verify insurance, benefits, and referrals as required.
• Obtain ID and insurance cards; validate patient identity and coverage before services.
• Explain payment policies and assist with upfront financial counseling and payment plans.
• Communicate appointment details, referrals, and prior authorization requirements.
• Assist integration with physicians and staff to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Train other patient services representatives and uphold policy compliance.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards and protect confidential information.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

HIPAA/ confidentiality

Computer literacy

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This job is located at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, in Chevy Chase, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $18-$31.89/hr (Dependent on Experience)

The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is responsible for providing the full scope of a) inbound and outbound access patient interactions and functions whether by telephone, internet or in-person, b) patient scheduling and logistics, c) executing daily workflows including cancellation, missed visit and tickler-recall deployment and d) executing revenue cycle claim scrubbing and missing slip completion.

Role And Responsibilities

• Schedule and accurately complete full registration for patients requesting appointments while adhering to policies and procedures regarding appointment scheduling and registration processes, performing these tasks accurately and with attention to detail to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Initiate pre-registration process and ensure all demographic insurance information is accurate, complete and up to date on patient’s chart.
• Verification of insurance information, verification of benefits and insurance referral information.
• Obtain legal photo identification and (if applicable) insurance card(s) and validate patient identity and coverage prior to services being rendered to ensure patient safety and financial reimbursement.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assure ease of patient flow through the clinical care process.
• Provide patients with all required information regarding appointments and payment policies (e.g. medical records, parking, cash policies, anticipated charges, cancellation policy).
• Provide upfront financial counseling services at time of check-in including identifying alternate funding resources and establishing payment plans.
• Advise patients of financial obligations and collect funds according to established guidelines.
• Act as a liaison/advocate for patients, physicians, and staff in facilitating ease of care. Identify and resolve trouble spots and problem patterns in the provision of care.
• Notify appropriate parties of the appointment time, referral criteria, insurance verification, and prior authorization requirements.
• Train other patient services representatives and provide excellent customer service skills.
• Comply with company policies and standards.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 2+ Years experience in a patient facing healthcare function or other customer service function preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Bi-Lingual a plus.
• Must possess excellent, critical thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and customer service skills.
• Mathematical and cash management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, co-workers, other departments and patients of all ages, and from across a broad range of cultural and social economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work as an integral team member under minimal supervision, in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Ability to show tolerance and sensitivity in stressful situations and safeguard confidential information in accordance with established policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Computer literate and ability to use multiple systems and acquire proficiency in multiple electronic systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite