Patient Service Representative Emory Urgent Care PRN Evenings

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking a front desk/billing support associate to greet patients, gather information, and assist with daily financial reporting in a fast-paced medical office.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, confidential handling of patient information, and proactive communication with families and staff to ensure smooth billing processes and patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years in a medical office setting preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a comforting presence with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls courteously and refers inquiries when needed.
• Relays complete messages while maintaining confidentiality.
• Opens and routes incoming mail promptly.
• Retrieves patient charts prior to visits and provides schedules to providers and staff.
• Prepares new patient records and charts.
• Assists patients with paperwork for complete files and billing records.
• Registers new patients and updates scheduling information in the system.
• Verifies and creates subscriber information in computer systems.
• Handles records requests and filing of medical records as requested.
• Reminds parents of appointment dates and times.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and provides forms for parents.
• Identifies information needed to complete patient accounts and ensure bill accuracy.
• Reviews procedure and diagnosis codes; supports denial appeals when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions.
• Ensures billing and patient data is handled securely and appropriately.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Telephone etiquette

Billing support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

EHR systems

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To greet patients and ensure all information is gathered for efficient encounters and billing outcomes. Responsible for precepting new employees, assisting with claim reviews and daily financial reporting.

REPORTS TO

Practice Manager or Administrative Lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Supervisory Responsibilities: NO
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred
• License/Certification Required: None
• Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 years in Medical Office setting preferred
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to multi-task while presenting a positive and comforting presence with patients and families. Efficient typing, filing and troubleshooting skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers incoming telephone calls in a courteous and helpful manner: Answers inquiries and requests completely or refers calls to the appropriate contact.
• Relays complete, detailed messages and information to the appropriate individuals, while maintaining confidentiality of all information.
• Opens and routes incoming mail in a timely manner.
• Retrieves patient charts prior to visit and provides schedule to providers and staff.
• Prepares new patient records and charts.
• Assists patient/families with required paperwork or verification documents for a complete patient file and complete billing record.
• Registers new patients and updates patient information in scheduling system.
• Verifies and creates subscriber information in computer system.
• Copies, files and retrieves medical records as requested.
• Places calls to remind parents of appointment date and time.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and provides any necessary forms for parents.
• Interviews/identifies legal guardian to obtain necessary information to ensure account is complete.
• Helps identify problems to help ensure claims go out clean on the first submission.
• Reviews procedure code and diagnosis code.
• Works with RBO to appeal denials as needed, and provide records/information to assist to dispute denials.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Interacts with all patients, staff, volunteers, etc. in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by management observation and peer input.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by management and peers.
• Will not discuss any patient information in public areas.
• Will not discuss any patient with friends, family who may call to ask about a child who has been here.
• Will only discuss accounts with other staff on a need to know basis to ensure payment of the claim or resolution of a problem.
• Only shares minimal information needed by others to do the job.
• Will not view accounts of friends, family member unless requested by the person responsible for the bill.
• Will hand off to another team member when working an account that could be considered a breach of privacy by a neighbor’s child, family member etc.
• Patient/Family Complaints are handled in a confidential, timely and professional manner.
• Calls are answered timely and families are given a response within 24 hours as observed by management.
• Serves as resource to PSRI to take initiative on accelerated calls before involving Practice Manager.
• Always ends conversation with family after a complaint or dispute with “is there anything else I can do for you today” as observed by management.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter-and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Continuously displays a “can do” attitude within the practice and across other department lines to contribute to the overall focus on service excellence.
• Completes all Dolly Children's and practice required training and CBL requirements: Attends all educational programs as needed.
• Practices safe lifting and body mechanic procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.
• Serves as mentor to new staff and provides leadership and education to those employees needing extra guidance.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Works as efficiently as possible to ensure best use of time.
• Collects deductibles, self-pays, receipts.
• Completes end-of-day financials: Balances credit card machines.
• Provides financial information to Dolly Children's Financial Services team.
• Identifies missing charged, NDC indicators and assigns appropriate modifiers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required.
• Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.

At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

• Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
• Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
• Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
• Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.