Patient Services Representative

RPCI Oncology, P.C. – Roswell Park Care Network; Village of Williamsville (NY); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue KC

HRA - employer funded

Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick time

11 Holidays

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Résumé du poste

Roswell Park Care Network in Williamsville, NY is seeking a Patient Services Representative to serve as the initial contact for patients, handling scheduling, patient information, payments, and communications between patients and medical staff.

The role includes greeting patients, EMR registration, insurance verification, collecting copays, appointment management, and providing clerical support while upholding HIPAA and patient privacy. Excellent compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of clinical or administrative health care experience.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience in an office, preferably with patients.
• Completion of an accredited medical office assistant program preferred.
• Experience with Windows and MS Office software.

Responsabilités

• Greet and welcome patients and visitors professionally.
• Register patients in EMR and verify insurance eligibility.
• Schedule and manage appointments; answer and screen calls.
• Collect copays and patient balances; process payments.
• Maintain patient records and HIPAA compliance.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Medical office assistant program (preferred)

Outils

MS Office

Windows

Description du poste

Description

Roswell Park Care Network has a wonderful opportunity for a Patient Services Representative to work at our Wehrle Urology location in the village of Williamaville, NY.

Excellent Compensation and Benefits!

• Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HRA - employer funded
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• 11 Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday

Patient Service Representative (PSR) serves as the initial point of contact for patients, providing administrative and customer service support. Handle tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient information, processing payments, and ensuring smooth communication between patients and medical staff. PSRs play a crucial role in creating a positive patient experience and maintaining efficient healthcare operations. Performs general clerical support functions for the PC Practice. Welcomes patients and visitors; answers routine inquiries; screen calls; assists visitors and patients; schedules appointments; maintains patient charts; performs insurance verification/eligibility; collects copays and patient balance payments at check-in; completes patient portal invitation on every patient. Performs the above duties and responsibilities in a confidential environment requiring direct supervision with limited latitude for utilizing judgment and initiative.

Medical receptionist

• Greet and welcome all patients: Creating a friendly and welcoming environment is paramount, setting the tone for the entire patient visit. This involves greeting patients and visitors in person and over the phone professionally.
• Announces patients, visitors as needed with sensitivity.
• Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a respectful and cooperative working environment
• Assists nurses, physicians, and other clinical and/or medical staff l with administrative support
• Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks received from providers, other office staff, and billing
• Open and close the patient waiting room
• Utilize spare time in work related activities which contribute to the clinic's needs
• Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual

Registration and Information Management

• Register patients using EMR.
• Coordinates and prepares patient’s appointments and itinerary
• Check insurance eligibility and verification on every patient
• Collect and scan insurance and other required documents
• Check report to ensure coverage and proper co-pay collection
• Confirm insurance eligibility and verification prior to scheduling new patient appointments
• New patient intake including entry into EMR
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance details at each visit.
• Collect identification and insurance cards, copying or scanning them for the patient's record.
• Scan other relevant patient information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Enters data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen and enters necessary codes; compiles, sorts and verifies accuracy of data to be entered; responds to inquiries regarding entered data and makes corrections as necessary
• Retrieves patient records, test results and/or charts from outside sources
• Prepares paperwork and patient records related to their area of responsibility

Financial Responsibilities

• Collect co-pays and past due balances on patient accounts. Process payments and issue receipts. Handle insurance inquiries and verify insurance eligibility.

Appointment Management

• Optimize provider schedules by efficiently scheduling and confirming appointments. Answer phones, taking messages, and making appointments.
• Calling and rescheduling cancellations.
• Monitor’s voicemails and returns calls
• Creates reminder calls

Patient Support and Communication

• Answer patient inquiries, provide general information, and address concerns. Help patients complete medical forms and guiding them on next steps. Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality, following HIPAA regulations.
• Invites every patient to join the patient portal and includes proper paperwork and education to the patient
• Patient check-out.
• Act as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain and update patient records. Maintain office inventory and equipment, including ordering supplies. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the reception area.
• Creates and mails patient letters (no show and 3 call attempt)
• Provides assistance to patients and family members; refers questions to the appropriate department or individual
• Maintains, sorts, files, and obtains patient records, files and/or charts

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or G.E.D. and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical or administrative health care experience; or
• Must have one (1) year customer service experience in an office, preferably with patients
• Successful completion of an accredited medical office assistant education program preferred
• Must have experience working in Windows and with MS Office software