Patient Services Representative- Emergency Department

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is looking for a Patient Services Representative for the Emergency Department. This per diem role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include patient intake, payments, and assisting with clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be able to work independently in a busy medical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake, check-in patients and verify/update demographics.
• Assist patients with consent forms and process payments.
• Initiate calls, pages, and triage phone calls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Patient Services Representative- Emergency Department- Per Diem- Evenings/Nights

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.

Patient Service Representatives 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 greeting and check-in patients/verifying/updating 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 or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of medical terms and practices

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require (estimated 80% standing/20% sitting)
• Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Per Diem- Scheduled as needed, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am Flex
• 0% Travel can be expected for this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $19.50 per hour without benefits

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].

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

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