Patient Services Representative - Cayuga Primary Care - Community Corners

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Patient Service Representative to support patient intake, payments, and clerical duties on site in Ithaca, NY. The role requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with preference for healthcare-related training.

The team emphasizes equity and excellent patient care, offering a supportive workplace and opportunities for professional development. The position involves greeting patients, verifying demographics, processing payments, and handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• College-level healthcare training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake, greet and check-in patients/verify/update patient demographics
• Assist patients with filling out consent forms
• Receive and process cash and credit card payments for medical services rendered
• Initiate calls, pages and triage phone calls.
• Assists in admissions, discharges, transfers and fulfills other customer service or clerical duties

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Professional demeanor

Ability to work independently

Good time management

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Patient Service Representative

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

A Patient Service Representative needs to have strong organizational skills along with the ability to think on their feet when faced with new situations that arise throughout each day within a professional medical environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Patient intake, such as greet and check-in patients/verify/update patient demographics
• Assist patients with filling out consent forms
• Receive and process cash and credit card payments for medical services rendered
• Initiate calls, pages and triage phone calls.
• Assists in admissions, discharges, transfers and fulfills other customer service or clerical duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional manner and appearance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good time management and prioritization skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• College-level training/education in a healthcare support field preferred
• Previous EMR use/training helpful
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of medical terms and practices preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 80% standing 20% sitting

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $19.50 to $23.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].