Patient Services Representative

Ottumwa Regional Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

EAP (employee assistance)

Job summary

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years medical office experience, and familiarity with patient referrals. BLS is preferred; full-time schedule supports a stable career path within a national healthcare network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years medical office experience preferred.
• Experience with medical referrals preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and handle check-in/check-out process.
• Schedule appointments and manage telephone and messaging flow.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles and past-due balances.
• Process insurance referrals and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, imaging and rehab services.
• Assist with intake, insurance verification and patient demographics.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Orthopedicsis part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Services Representativejoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What we're looking for

The Patient Services Representativefacilitates the patient referral process and obtains appropriate pre-certifications as requested by the provider(s). Responsible for greeting patients; check-in, check-out, scheduling and managing telephones and messages. Collects and posts co-pays, deductibles and past due patient balances at the time of service.

How you'll contribute

• Processes all insurance referrals and/or pre-certifications.
• Facilitate patient appointments with specialists, imaging, rehabilitation services, physical therapy and any/all other facilities the provider recommends for patient care.
• Serve as a referral resource for patients, clinical and front office personnel should a patient call or be present within the office. Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Greet visitors and communicate with patients and providers.
• Check patients in and complete the intake process to include insurance verification and updating demographic information.
• Collect appropriate co-pays and communicate any financial liability to the patient.
• Organize and set up appointments for some of the providers as needed.
• Follow up on special function needs.
• Perform electronic chart pre-load process.
• Scans documents to the patient electronic chart.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, and data entry.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent
• Skills:Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Preferred
• 2 years Medical Office experience Preferred
• Experience with Medical Referrals Preferred

Schedule: Full-Time: Monday - Thrursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM -Noon

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Orthopedicsis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Orthopedicsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.