Patient Service Specialist- Pulmonary-Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 60,076 - 102,130; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in the region is seeking a Patient Service Specialist for their Pulmonary team in Sayre, PA. The role involves direct front office support while maintaining patient-centered standards, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Candidates need a high school diploma with preferred medical office training, alongside customer service experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,076 to $102,130. Join a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare service.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a customer service related field preferred.
• Medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Comfortable with computers and learning new applications.

Responsibilities

• Greet every patient courteously and professionally.
• Answer phones according to standards.
• Schedule and maintain patient appointments electronically.
• Verify patient demographic and insurance information.
• Inform and collect payments during registration.
• Maintain confidentiality related to patient health information.

Skills

Customer service commitment

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant school

Job description

Patient Service Specialist- Pulmonary-Full Time

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Position Summary

The Patient Service Specialist provides direct, daily operational front office support in a manner consistent with Guthrie Medical Group’s Service Excellence Standards. The Patient Service Specialist will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‑motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills.

Education, License & Cert

High School diploma/GED required. Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant school preferred.

Experience

Demonstrated customer service commitment in a fast‑paced environment with a minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service related field preferred. Medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be comfortable with computers and learning new applications.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for greeting every patient in a courteous, professional, and timely manner every time.
2. Responsible for answering telephones in a friendly and efficient manner in conjunction with Guthrie’s Telephone Standards. Screens telephone calls, takes messages and provides information.
3. Responsible for scheduling and maintaining all patient appointments electronically. Verifies patient information at time of scheduling and assigns B# / MRN to new patients. Responsible for editing appointment schedule at the direction of practice management.
4. Registers patient. Reviews, verifies and corrects patient demographic and insurance information along with scanning current insurance cards into the patient’s confidential medical record.
5. Verify eligibility for major insurance carriers including but not limited to New York and Pennsylvania Medical Assistance to ensure accurate billing. Complete various types of insurance forms, pre‑certifications and referrals.
6. Possess the ability to inform, quote, and collect copayments, insurance deductibles, deposits, or unpaid balances at the time of registration as per Guthrie Medical Group, P.C. ’s policies and guidelines.
7. Responsible for daily cash‑out and balancing in accordance with the Patient Cash Control Policy.
8. Performs liaison duties between patients, physicians, hospital staff, organizational departments, etc., keeping the departments fully aware of all necessary information. Keeps patients informed of any delays.
9. Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and attends meetings/huddles as required.
10. Requires the ability to prioritize daily tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced, ever changing work environment within a strong team structure.
11. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance.
12. Assists with and completes other projects or duties as assigned including participating in all quality initiatives established by the organization.

Other Duties

1. Other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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