Patient Service Representative I TEMPORARY

Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC; West Islip (NY); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC is seeking a Patient Service Representative I for our office in West Islip, NY. The role involves answering calls, greeting patients, and guiding them through registration and scheduling processes.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring a positive patient experience in a busy urology-focused practice. This temporary full-time position runs 4–6 months with no evenings or weekends.

Formación

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Experience navigating EMR systems and healthcare software.
• Excellent phone etiquette and ability to manage multiple calls.
• Understand HIPAA guidelines and patient privacy requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology commonly used in healthcare settings.

Responsabilidades

• Answer incoming calls and greet patients professionally.
• Register patients and collect accurate demographic and financial information.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow through intake and checkout.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
• Verify insurance information and obtain referrals when required.

Conocimientos

MS Office

EMR systems

Call handling

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Educación

High School Diploma

Some college

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary

INTEGRATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

-We are the largest multi-specialty urology focused practice in the country. Our doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest level of quality medical services available. Join our team for a rewarding career with a growing health care organization who values our staff as much as we do our patients.

This Position Is In Our Office Located At

500 Montauk Highway, Suite U
West Islip NY 11795

NO WEEKENDS, NO EVENINGS, NO HOLIDAYS

This is a temporary position lasting 4-6 months

General Summary

The Patient Service Representative I is responsible for providing customer service and ensuring the patient experience, either by phone or in person, is exemplary. The Patient Service Representative I will coordinate clerical tasks such as answering the phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner. They are responsible for moving the patients through the intake and checkout process including patient registration, scanning and filing medical records, collecting co-payments, deductibles, and any outstanding balances. The Patient Service Representative I must ensure that all procedures, from identifying correct patient files to verifying insurance information, are closely followed to create a seamless patient experience between clerical and clinical staff.

Essential Job Function/Competencies

• Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
• Is responsible for keeping the front desk area clean and organized.
• Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information (ex. co-payments and insurance cards).
• Collects outstanding patient balances.
• Obtains referrals and authorizations when required.
• Scans incoming faxes, consents, reports, and all other patient information into patient chart.
• Generates batch transmittal reports for each day.
• Facilitates the patient flow by notifying the provider or other medical staff of the patients’ arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
• Schedules follow up services and office visits for patients.
• Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
• Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information (PHI) is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Ensuring that all medical records are accurate and complete.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Certifications, Licensures Or Registry Requirements

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office. Knowledge in healthcare systems operations and experience in navigating EMRs.
• Ability to answer multiple incoming telephone calls.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, multi-tasked abilities, and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
• Ability to keep financial records and perform mathematical tasks.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient interpersonal relations skills.
• Basic knowledge of health insurance products (HMO, PPO, HSA, Commercial, Medicare etc.).
• Ability to navigate online health insurance portals to verify benefits.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Complies with HR confidentiality standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Some college work preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years’ customer service experience required. Experience in a medical office; specifically, urology, preferred.

Basic knowledge and understanding of CPT procedure coding and ICD-10 diagnostic coding preferred.

Required Travel

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Frequent from 34% to 66%
26-50 lbs.
Occasionally from 2% to 33%
Pushing/Pulling
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
100 + lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
Lifting - Height, Weight
Frequency
Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%
Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%

Salary Description

$21.60-23/HOUR