Patient Services Representative

Surgery Partners, Inc; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant/Receptionist to handle front desk responsibilities, patient check-in, scheduling, and basic medical office duties.

The role emphasizes accurate insurance information, patient communication, and support for clinical staff in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree a plus.
• Two years minimum front office experience in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Charge capture and over-the-counter payment posting.
• Insurance verification and eligibility.
• Insurance pre-authorization/pre-certifications.
• Counseling patients and families on insurance and payment issues prior to surgery.
• Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained from patients and entered into the billing system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Registers patients in the system.
• Collects and revises all patient insurance information.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles and other out of pocket amounts at the time of service.
• Posts approved adjustments to patient accounts.
• Balances receipts, reconciles daily work batches and prepares audit trail.

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree a plus

Job description

JOB TITLE

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

General Summary Of Duties

The Medical Receptionist performs general business office functions that may include some or all of the following:

• Charge capture and over-the-counter payment posting;


• Insurance verification and eligibility;


• Insurance pre-authorization/pre-certifications;


• Counseling patients and families on insurance and payment issues prior to surgery.


• Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained from patients and entered into the billing system in an accurate and timely manner.


• Registers patients in the system.


• Collects and revises all patient insurance information.


• Collects co-pays, deductibles and other out of pocket amounts at the time of service.


• Posts approved adjustments to patient accounts.


• Balances receipts, reconciles daily work batches and prepares audit trail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.


• College degree a plus.


• Two years minimum front office experience in a medical environment.