Patient Services Representative

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Scranton is seeking an administrative assistant to coordinate daily physician practice operations and serve as the first point of contact for patients and providers.

The role emphasizes patient scheduling, registration, insurance coordination, and high-quality customer service while collaborating with the LVPG Steamtown Admin team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with at least 1 year of customer service experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain accuracy in detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with EMR workflows.
• Able to handle cash and educate patients on the LVHN patient portal.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of detail-oriented administrative tasks for daily physician practice operations.
• Serve as initial contact for patients and healthcare providers to ensure a high standard of customer service.
• Gathers information for accurate registration and check-in to fulfill service promise.
• Obtain and verify information and schedule/confirm patient appointments.
• Support scheduling, billing, referrals, and other clerical functions timely.
• Outreach to patients via phone and EMR messaging as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer skills

EMR workflows

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Coordinates and provides a variety of clerical/administrative duties associated with daily physician practice operations. Serves as the initial point of contact for patients and healthcare providers within the practice. Delivers the high standard of customer service necessary to maintain the overall patient experience.

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of detail-oriented administrative tasks that anticipates the needs of team members and patients according to the organization's policies and standard work.
• Gathers information necessary for accurate registration and check-in to fulfill service promise.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification and completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Sustains the execution and flow of the patient schedule to provide the best patient experience while fostering a team environment.
• Collaborates in all aspects of training, staffing, and functionality while providing substantial and valuable feedback.
• Keeps abreast of changes in all insurance providers regarding coverage and reimbursement changes.
• Organizes effectively and efficiently to accommodate interruptions and changing priorities.
• Performs scheduling, scanning, billing, filing, referrals, work queues, and other clerical functions in a timely manner.
• Performs appropriate patient outreach include telephone and EMR messaging.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 1 year Customer service experience
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with detailed-oriented responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proven proficiency of technology and EMR workflows at the conclusion of orientation.
• Able to handle cash and other methods of patients accurately.
• Able to explain, educate, and support the usage of the LVHN patient portal including various features.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 300 Lackawanna Ave
• Primary Location: Scranton- Lackawanna Avenue
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00PM
• Department: 1012-99162 LVPG-L Steamtown Admin

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.