Patient Service Representative I

The Howard University; United States; In loco; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

The Howard University Hospital Faculty Practice Plan seeks a patient-focused front desk coordinator to greet patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and support front office operations. You will interact with patients, clinicians, and staff, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with experience using scheduling systems and handling payments.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED required with 1–3 years general work experience, AA/AS may substitute for 4 years of experience.
• Experience greeting, scheduling, and guiding patients; strong customer service skills.
• Ability to verify insurance, collect payments, and use Axium scheduling system.

Mansioni

• Greet and direct patients for appointments, referrals, and information with strong customer service.
• Answer phones, take messages, screen calls, and schedule appointments in Axium.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist in collecting payments and copays.
• Prepare patients for visits with instructions and reminders; support front office processes.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Appointment scheduling

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Time management

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Strumenti

Axium system

Descrizione del lavoro

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff \"for fit\" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to patients, staff, Faculty/Students of Howard University Hospital Faculty Practice Plan.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

External contacts include a variety of third-party payers, dental organizations, patients, and other healthcare personnel. Internal contacts include the dental faculty and staff.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Greets and directs patients for appointments, referrals, and general information, utilizing excellent and effective customer service skills.
• Answers telephones, screens calls as directed, takes messages, and schedules appointments utilizing the computerized scheduling system. Also, confirms appointments and provides patient instructions verbally or in writing, in order for patients to prepare for appointments.
• Ensures that patients are handled consistently schedule appointments in a manner that recognizes the urgency of their needs and complaints.
• Implements effective front office business processes that will result in improved financial performance and will preserve or improve current customer service levels. These processes will include, but are not limited to, point of service patient registration into the Axium system, insurance verification, and pre-authorizations
• Prior to patient visits, history verification and collection of time of service payments and co-pays.
• Works with patients and the business office on unpaid balances from previous visits prior to scheduling subsequent appointments.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and assists in collecting payments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the activities of the Division in order to perform necessary clerical functions and requirements of the organization, including knowledge of hospital policies and third-party payers.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, compute rates, ratios, and percents, and to interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to operate a computer, photocopier, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetical or numeric systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate English orally and in writing with people from various educational levels and backgrounds, as well as the ability to speak clearly and concisely
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work in situations where demands of a diverse nature are involved.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years of general work experience. AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required experience. A BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years of work experience.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range: $19/hr - $20/hr