Patient Service Representative PRN

Fort Smith Emergency Hospital; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Smith Emergency Hospital is seeking a Patient Service Representative (PRN) to ensure smooth check-in and check-out in the emergency center. The role requires clear communication, organization, and a commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities include front desk operations, financial reconciliation of payments, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Experience with EMR systems and ER registration is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a PSR role within a Hospital, ER, or Clinic.
• Experience in medical registration, admitting, and scheduling in an ER setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk Operations: Greet patients, determine services, collect demographics and signatures for billing accuracy, log patient information, and manage inquiries and supplies.
• Financial Responsibilities: Collect payments for co-pays and balances, maintain a ledger and reconcile accounts daily.
• Facility Cleanliness: Help maintain cleanliness of patient areas and restrooms.
• Communication Skills: Interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff while upholding hospital values.
• Professional Development: Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Other Duties: Assist management with tasks or projects as needed.
• Nonessential: Stocking supplies and assisting with restraint documentation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR navigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

Patient Service Representative PRN The Patient Services Representative (PSR) plays a crucial role in the emergency center's operational efficiency by ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process for patients. The role requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and safety. This position is integral to fostering a supportive and efficient environment in the Emergency Center, ensuring patients receive the care they need while upholding the standards of the healthcare facility.

Qualifications required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Patient Services Representative (PSR) role within a Hospital, ER, or Clinic
• Previous experience in medical registration, admitting, and scheduling in an ER setting is preferred

Essential Job functions and responsibilities

1. Front Desk Operations: Greet patients and guests with a cheerful demeanor. Determine necessary services and direct patients accordingly. Collect demographic information and ensure proper signatures for billing accuracy. Maintain logs of patient information and manage phone inquiries professionally. Manage office supplies and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
2. Financial Responsibilities: Collect payments via cash, checks, and credit card for co-pays and account balances. Maintain an accurate financial ledger and perform daily reconciliation of patient accounts.
3. Facility Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facility, including patient areas and restrooms.
4. Communication Skills: Interact courteously with patients, families, physicians, and team members, upholding the Emergency Center's core values.
5. Professional Development: Attend monthly staff meetings and engage in performance improvement activities.
6. Other Duties: Assist management with additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Nonessential Job functions

• Support patient care areas by ensuring appropriate supplies are stocked
• Assist with patient restraint procedures and documentation as needed
• Attend scheduled meetings as required

Job Competencies

• Proficient in navigating and utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Understanding and compliance with Hospital Policies and Procedures
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development

Physical Requirements

• Constant: Vision (various forms), Hearing, Speaking, Manual dexterity, Mobility
• Frequent: Bending, Squatting, Twisting, Lifting to 20 lbs. unaided, 50 lbs. with assistance
• Occasional: Climbing, Kneeling, Distinguishing colors
• Rarely: Exposure to electric shock and confined spaces

Work Environment

• OSHA Category I: Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials

About Nutex Health

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