Patient Service Representative I

Variety Care Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Care Inc is seeking a Patient Service Representative I to support the Administration department. The role handles phones, appointment scheduling, patient data entry, and cash collections at checkout, while updating electronic medical records and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong clerical skills, and the ability to work calmly in a busy, patient-focused environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to enter simple data and basic keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work with the public and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and schedules appointments.
• Obtains and updates patient information in the electronic medical records.
• Posts charges and payments at check-out and collects balances.
• Verifies late or open balances and calls billing for questions.
• Provides back-up coverage for Front Office Telephone Operators.
• Maintains a clean and orderly waiting area and follows HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Billing software

Office software

Job description

Patient Service Representative IOverviewDepartment: AdministrationPosition: Patient Service Representative IEmployee Category: Non-ExemptReporting Relationship: Practice AdministratorCharacter Qualities:Attentiveness- Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration.Enthusiasm- Expressing my joy in each task as I give it my best effort.Joyfulness- Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions.Patience- Accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it.Punctuality- Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time.Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:Answers telephones, schedule appointments, obtain patient information, prepare chart for examination, collect and secure collections at patient check-out. Provides back-up and overflow coverage for Front Office Telephone Operator(s).ResponsibilitiesPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:Receives patients at reception window.Obtains required information/documentation from patient at check in.Obtains financial and family information and updates it for each patient on each visit including, address, phone, insurance coverage, and DOB.Updates information and makes changes as necessary in the electronic medical records.Schedules appointments in electronic medical records.Posts charges and payments at the time of check-out for patientVerifies any late or open balances and reminds patient of the outstanding balance.Calls billing assistance to help patient with balance owed questions.Accepts payments and assures daily collections are secured.Balances daily transactions.Assures waiting area is good order throughout the day. Calls custodial staff as needed for assistance.Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care Privacy policy and procedure.Assures that office equipment is in good working order. Notifies appropriate staff member if problems arise.Accepts direction from the Practice Administrator or the Physician on staff.Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.Performs other duties as assigned.ADA Requirements:Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.Able to sit for long periods of time.QualificationsRequirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:High School Diploma or GED.Possesses legible handwriting and basic mathematic skills.Possesses ability to work with the public.Possesses ability to enter simple data entry and has basic keyboarding knowledge.Able to communicate with patients and staff.Trustworthy handling confidential information.Able to work in an active and stressful environment.Able to work with difficult patients from time to time.Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:One or more years of clerical experience.One or more years of customer service experience.Bilingual- English/Spanish