Patient Services Representative

UPMC; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Services Representative at our Wexford, PA outpatient practice. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect payments, and support daily operations to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate medical terminology and health records systems in a fast-paced environment. Full-time hours, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of medical, billing, or customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with health records systems (Epic/Medipac) preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and provide friendly, efficient customer service.
• Schedule appointments and assist with registration and insurance verification.
• Collect copays and payments at point of service and verify/update patient information.
• Assist with administrative duties such as scanning records and handling calls to route to appropriate areas.
• Support navigation of the MyUPMC portal and patient resources as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Medipac

Job description

Join our team as a Patient Services Representative at 12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Wexford, PA, where you will serve as the first point of contact for patients and visitors while helping ensure a positive and seamless patient experience. In this role, you will greet patients, schedule appointments, manage registration and insurance verification, handle incoming calls, maintain accurate patient records, and support the daily operations of a busy outpatient practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. This position offers a full-time schedule during normal business hours in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• provide a warm greeting for all patientsGuide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preferenceCollect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of serviceConfirm and/or update patient registration information at checkoutSchedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkoutSchedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkoutHelp patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions. Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience.Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefitsPromote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable
• Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as neededConfirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiriesObtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulationsAppropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providersAssist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxingStays informed on navigation and usability of UPMC Patient Portal; confidently and clearly communicates what patients need to know to navigate the Portal to ensure a smooth experience and continued access to health information and care services.
• Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Experience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred.
• Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran