Patient Service Representative

Mountain Region; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Patient Service Representative to provide comprehensive clerical support in a physician clinic, including reception, telephone, medical records, charge entry, referrals, and information retrieval.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team and patients to identify needs, maintain accurate demographic data, schedule appointments, manage medical charts, and assist with payments at time of service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with medical records, billing, and referrals is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient privacy practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with inquiries while maintaining professional conduct.
• Verify and update demographics in the electronic health record.
• Process information for records, referrals, billing, and treatment.
• Schedule and adjust patient appointments.
• Maintain confidential patient charts and collect payments at point of service.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Clerical experience

Medical office procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Service Representative, you will provide comprehensive clerical/office support within a physician clinic, encompassing reception, telephone, medical records, charge entry, referrals, and information retrieval.

Every day you will facilitate, communicate, and collaborate with the healthcare team and patient/family to identify and meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring quality patient care and operational efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and clerical skills, meticulous attention to detail in medical record management and charge entry, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care and our organizational mission/core values.

• Greet patients/caregivers and provide whatever assistance needed in a manner that reflects the high quality service with the understanding that the provision of quality medical care requires active teamwork and professional conduct.
• Verify accuracy and update all demographic data in the electronic health record, and identify communication and financial barriers; contribute to the patient plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team if barriers are identified.
• Accurately gather and process all necessary information and data to complete all requirements in medical records, referral, billing, and any medical treatment purposes.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments and revise appointments as needed.
• Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records including importing and communication of scanned documents. Obtain and process appropriate payments at time of service.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous work experience with basic office and computer skills, filing, telephone answering, reception, and basic knowledge of computer software

Preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance payers

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.