Patient Service Representative Internal Medicine - Tower 900 - Warren Clinic

Warren Clinic, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Clinic, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Front Desk/Registration Specialist to perform reception, registration and billing duties in the front office to support patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of front-facing customer service or medical office experience. Strong PC skills and EMR familiarity are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of front-facing customer service or medical office experience preferred.
• Proficient PC skills and ability to use EMR and billing software.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs patients and visitors according to office protocols.
• Schedules appointments and registers demographic and billing information.
• Determines eligibility to accommodate patient care.
• Uses EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks.
• Maintains medical records and prepares encounter forms and billing documents.
• Posts charges and payments to patient accounts and handles cash reconciliation.
• Communicates schedule changes to staff and providers.
• Handles patient payments including co-pays and self-pay balances.

Skills

PC skills

multitasking

data entry

interpersonal communication

oral communication

written communication

quick learner

critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeJob Summary: Performs reception, registration and billing functions in the front office of the Medical Practice to facilitate the effective delivery of patient care.Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.Work Experience: Minimum 6 months of front facing customer service or medical office experience, preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated PC skills. Effective organization of multi-task role. Ability to accurately record and interpret data. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to learn quickly. Effective critical thinking and use of logic.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member. Greets and directs patients and visitors according to established office protocols. Informs patients of delays in care. Communicates schedule changes to physicians, clinical assistants and other staff as appropriate. Maintains and corrects environment for cleanliness and safety. Schedules appointments, registers demographic and billing information, determines eligibility to accommodate patient's care in the medical office. Successfully uses the EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures. Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results. Prepares encounter forms and other supporting billing documentation. Maintains and distributes provider schedules including application of templates, hold times, etc. Determines and collects co-pays and deductibles from patients. Requests payments of self pay balances according to policies. Responsible for preparation of cash receipts, bank deposits and balancing of cash drawer on a daily basis. Converts provider written description of diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code. Posts charges and payments to patient accounts. Reviews and corrects rejected or denied claims. Reviews and assists in collections of past due accounts. Prepares phone notes for communication to the provider from patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare sources. Makes calls to patients to remind them of pending appointments or communication from provider. Distributes mail and other communication to patients, providers and staff. Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services. Schedules tests and appointments for referred services. Tracks referrals made for specified services. Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions. Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies. Remains informed and compliant with current Health System, Warren Clinic, HIPAA and OSHA policies and procedures.Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making decisions in a complex technical or professional field.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal / external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Internal Medicine - Tower 900 - Warren ClinicLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136EOE Protected Veterans/Disability