Patient Service Representative

Parma_Medical_Center; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Patient Service Representative to handle patient registration, scheduling, and related administrative tasks in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, billing processes, and high-quality customer service for patients and physicians.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years in a related reception/secretarial role with medical customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• 1+ years related experience as a Secretary/Receptionist (Preferred) and Customer service experience preferably in the medical field. (Required)
• Typing skills – 30 wpm. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal/communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Detail oriented. (Required proficiency)
• Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
• ICD9 coding and medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities are accurate and efficient patient registration, procedure scheduling, charge transmittals, collections, and procurement.
• Representatives must use quality customer service techniques to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Supports department operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge

ICD9 coding

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description - Patient Service Representative (26000A2S)

What You Will Do

• Primary responsibilities are accurate and efficient patient registration, procedure scheduling, charge transmittals, collections, and procurement.
• Representatives must use quality customer service techniques to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Supports department operations as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years related experience as a Secretary/Receptionist (Preferred) and
• Customer service experience preferably in the medical field. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Typing skills – 30 wpm. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal/communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Detail oriented. (Required proficiency)
• Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency)
• ICD9 coding and medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%