Role Summary
As the Patient Services Specialist, you are responsible for providing administrative and general support to staff, patients and physicians to ensure that a high quality, professional and efficient administration service is consistently provided to patients. This role is a crucial link between our patients and clinical teams.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a high level of patient service, anticipating needs and maintaining expectations.
- Monitor and respond to customer service feedback.
- Monitor patient flow and direct appropriately.
- Answer and attend all telephone calls timely.
- Respond to queries in accordance with privacy policy.
- Provide support to physicians and other internal customers as required.
- Assist with patient questions regarding billing and insurance payments.
- Maintain and improve the patient waiting room’s appearance and restock supplies.
- Manage traffic, direct vendors and visitors, ensuring compliance to sign-in protocols.
- Maintain integrity of patient records.
- Schedule physician appointments considering availability.
- Support physician clinic visits by ensuring completeness of patient records pre- and post-visit.
- Admit and discharge patients for consultation, evaluation, and follow-up appointments.
- Register new patients in a timely manner, ensuring accurate personal and billing details.
- Ensure all documentation and correspondence required for the consultation appointment is registered.
- Create referring doctor records as required and follow up on referrals.
- Maintain document management and organization.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability in an administrative role within a busy, customer-focused environment; medical experience preferred.
- Ability to handle and resolve urgent matters and time-critical medical appointments.
- Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of patient billing systems and related funding mechanisms.
- Familiarity with clinical administration systems and Microsoft Office software.
- Collaborative approach in working with the wider administration team and other internal customers.
- Flexible approach to work, including travel to other centers as required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.