Patient Service Representative Columbia, MD • R20262526

Patient First; Maryland; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability, Life and Long Term care

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Annual Leave

Volunteer Time Off Pay

Bereavement Leave

Emergency Leave Bank

Overtime Pay

Holiday Pay

Double time for holidays

Discounted medical treatment for staff

Recruitment bonus

Patient Care Performance bonus

Resumo da vaga

Patient First in Maryland is seeking a front desk/clerical team member to support patient intake, billing, and center operations. You will assist patients at kiosks, escort emergency cases, verify insurance and demographics, and manage cash handling with care and courtesy.

The role emphasizes accurate registration, excellent customer service, and timely communication with physicians, nurses, and billing teams. A strong focus on compassion and efficiency helps maintain steady center operations.

Qualificações

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic typing skills.
• Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Excellent verbal, written, and typed communication skills.
• Willing to work at any center due to staffing needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients using the kiosk prior to registration.
• Escort emergency patients to the treatment area for registration and evaluation.
• Provide billing information and explain insurable vs non-insurable charges.
• Register patients accurately and deliver excellent customer service.
• Verify patient demographics, health, pharmacy and insurance information.
• Receive, move and stock supplies; maintain front office area.
• Answer calls and distribute messages promptly.
• Complete end-of-shift cash handling and reconcile receipts.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in center operations.

Conhecimentos

Basic typing skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

EMR system

Cash handling / POS

Descrição da vaga

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A ssisting patients using the kiosk prior to registration.
• Escorting patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated.
• Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner.
• Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed.
• Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness.
• Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information.
• Thoroughly answering billing and insurance questions and providing itemized billing statements as requested.
• Referring billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed.
• Collecting money and issuing receipts for a patient’s visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system.
• Discharging the patient and processing incurred charges.
• Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift.
• Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondence as directed.
• Filing and scanning medical documents and office forms as directed.
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
• Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages in a timely manner.
• Assisting with other assignments as directed.
• Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system.
• Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies.
• Cleaning the front office work area and other maintenance assignments as directed.
• Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day.
• Attending staff meetings as directed.
• Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations).
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.
• Participating in maintenance assignments when necessary and as directed.
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
• Completing other duties as directed

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic typing skills.
• Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work.

Salary Range: $20.00 – $23.00, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family

Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)