Patient Service Representative- Northwest Internal Medicine

COPC Brand; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

COPC Brand in Columbus, OH is hiring a Patient Service Representative to ensure a positive customer service experience for patients and guests. This full-time position focuses on administrative tasks, patient interactions, and coordination with clinical staff.

Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, have at least a high school diploma, and preferably have experience in a healthcare-related environment. Duties include efficiently managing patient check-in and check-out, as well as performing clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
• Required: At least six months customer service or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients have a positive experience during their visit.
• Communicate with clinical staff to meet patient needs.
• Greet patients and complete check-in procedures.
• Collect copays and outstanding balances.
• Answer phone calls and email inquiries from patients.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and written communication skills

Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines

Excellent computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Patient Service Representative- Northwest Internal Medicine

Job Category: Clerical

Requisition Number: PATIE005028

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Columbus, OH, USA

Description

The Patient Service Representative is a key point of contact for patients and provides patients and guests with a positive customer service experience from start to finish during their visit.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday- Friday 7:30a-4:30p
• Columbus, OH

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure patients have a positive experience during their visit, whether in-person, telehealth and/or over the phone.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff to ensure patients and office needs are met and collaborate with team to create a positive patient experience.
• Greet patients and complete established check-in procedures upon arrival. Responsible for registration, including data entry of patient information and insurance verification.
• Collect copays, deductibles and/or outstanding balances.
• Responsible for checking patients out and scheduling follow up appointments and communicating necessary items at time of check out.
• Answer phone calls and email inquiries from patients and COPC administrative departments in a timely manner; direct or elevate inquiries when needed. Contact patients for appointment reminders or scheduling purposes.
• Complete clerical tasks including but not limited to distributing mail and reports, filing, scanning, scheduling, data input, management of electronic fax inbox and general support to all office personnel.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient data and stay up to date with HIPAA regulations.
• Work patient portal with potential to rotate to the front office working check-in and check-out.
• Referrals
• EPIC Duties

Qualifications

Experience, Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Preferred: 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare related setting
• Required: High School diploma or GED; or at least six (6) months customer service or healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; as well as interpersonal relationship building abilities;
• Strong organizational and written communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and respond timely to patients and/or visitors;
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and understanding of patient privacy and ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example;
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs, and understanding of Electronic Health Record ( EHR systems)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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