Patient Services Rep II-Primary care

Nemours Children's Health; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Media, PA is seeking a Medical Office Clerk to handle scheduling, patient intake, data verification, charge entry and cash collection. You will manage medical records, coordinate referrals, and process payments with confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires 2+ years of medical office experience and proficiency with computer systems; EPIC experience is preferred. You will support transportation arrangements and patient flow while upholding Nemours standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of medical office experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and maintain a caring demeanor.
• Gather and update demographics and insurance information confidentially.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Obtain authorization and pre-certification.
• Document and follow up on referrals.
• Document and follow up on no-shows and cancellations.
• Answer phones with proper etiquette and direct calls accordingly.
• Maintain medical records content and organization.
• Register patients, collect payments, post charges and provide receipts.
• Perform cash reconciliation and prepare bank deposits.
• Order clerical and clinical supplies and maintain records.
• Monitor waiting rooms and inform patients about delays.
• Advise families on Medicaid coverage and Nemours Financial Assistance.

Skills

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years minimum medical experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for organizing and operating the office systems related to appointment scheduling, patient intake including data verification, charge entry and cash collection, statistical tracking, office communications, word processing and filing of patient records.

Essential Responsibilities

• Receive patients in a professional and caring manner.
• Gather and update information regarding demographics and insurance in a respectful and confidential fashion.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Obtain authorization and pre‑certification.
• Document and follow up on referrals.
• Document and follow up on no‑shows and cancellations.
• Answer telephone using proper phone etiquette and direct calls accordingly.
• Maintain content and organization of medical records.
• Register patients, collect payments from patients, post charges according to procedures, provide receipts and appropriately document all financial transactions. This includes cash reconciliation and bank deposit preparation.
• Order clerical and clinical supplies and maintain records.
• Monitor waiting rooms and keep patients informed as to schedule delays.
• Advise families regarding obtaining Medicaid coverage and/or Nemours Financial Assistance for their children.
• Assist with arrangements for transportation.
• Assist with patient flow.
• Prepare office communications.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• File patient charts, correspondence, and related documentation; scan documents into EPIC.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and forms.
• Open and sort mail, lab reports, and consultation reports. Stamp “received” and distribute for Provider review.

Additional Requirements

• Accepts feedback.
• Asks questions for clarification.
• Gives accurate information.
• Makes suggestions for improvements.

• Is willing to accept change.
• Works as a team member.
• Uses listening skills.
• Manages resources prudently.
• Takes direction.
• Think pro‑actively.
• Establishes positive rapport with patients and families, uses AIDET.
• Reports to duty promptly and utilizes time effectively to provide clerical support.
• Utilizes sick and vacation days appropriately.
• Participates in conferences/in‑services.
• Attends staff meetings.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years minimum medical experience.
• Computer/typing skills required.
• Clerical experience in a physician’s office preferred; EPIC experience preferred.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.