Patient Service Representative VI (55226)

United Digestive; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Service Representative for their Atlanta location. The role involves scheduling patient appointments, providing customer service, and ensuring compliance with documentation requirements. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and strong customer service skills, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to type 45 words a minute.
• 2-3 years of call center or gastroenterology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and managing cancellations.
• Collects and records accurate patient information.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Patient Service Center - Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.

Job Category: Patient Service Center

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for advanced level scheduling for all patients to include scheduling patient appointments via telephone or electronic communication for: procedures, follow-up office visits, and ancillary services. Additionally, responsible for obtaining accurate documentation of patient information, physician scheduling, endoscopy center scheduling, requests received via the Patient Portal, and for responding, resolving and/or escalating as required, to all patient related issues. Growth opportunity for senior level up to PSR VI position.* Must meet and maintain an average Overall Score of 85% or better to apply for open position.

Title	# of Brands/Acquisitions	Time in Position
Patient Service Representative I	1	New Hire
Patient Service Representative II	2	6 months or more
Patient Service Representative III	3	12 month or more
Patient Service Representative IV	4	18 months or more
Patient Service Representative V	5 or more	24 months or more
Patient Service Representative VI	Must have MA experience, and service both CSR and PSR calls as required	6 months in MA position

LOCATION: Potential remote position

REPORTS TO: Patient Service Manager

RESPONSIBILIITES
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Answer incoming calls in a timely and efficient manner while providing a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times.
• Schedules, reschedules, and manages cancellations and no shows for patient office visits and procedures
• Maintains and updates current information on physicians’ schedules and endoscopy block time; schedules patients according to physician availability and preference
• Collects and records accurate patient information according to the UNITED DIGESTIVE Documentation Requirements
• Ensures all applicable procedures are scheduled in UNITED DIGESTIVE endoscopy suites; coordinates scheduling of procedures in hospital if necessary
• Ensures all applicable ancillary services are scheduled at United Digestive
• Handles requests for information or appointment received via the eCW Patient Portal or United Digestive Website in an efficient and timely manner
• Mails/Emails information packets to patients who are new to the practice
• Addresses questions regarding patient appointments and requests for information from referring providers
• Accurately provides or counsels patients and/ or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures; distributes or mails preps to patients if necessary
• Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by the Patient Service Leadership team
• Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
• Completes requests for information from other United Digestive staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager
• Participates in marketing activities as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager
• Participates in ongoing customer service training as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager
• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required; Certified Medical Assistant preferred; strong customer service skills and ability to type 45 words a minute are required; 2-3 years of call center, eCW, specialty clinic, and/or gastroenterology experience preferred; staff member must be computer literate, able to operate healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications; bilingual skills are strongly preferred, but not required.
*Must have a quiet place to work remotely, with sufficient internet bandwidth to work effectively from a remote location.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Patient Service Representative must be able to:

• Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Patient Service Manager
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required.

Qualifications