Patient Services Representative - Full Time days

South Jersey Radiology Associates; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South Jersey Radiology Associates in Greentree, NJ is seeking a Patient Service Representative to greet patients, register them for procedures, and handle front desk duties. You will collect demographic and insurance information, verify eligibility, assist with scheduling, explain studies, and ensure accurate data entry for billing, while maintaining HIPAA compliance in a busy imaging office.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, posting balances, coordinating with referrals, and

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative healthcare position preferred.
• Good computer skills and proficient keyboarding.
• Working knowledge of insurance and billing is a plus.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic information, insurance data and referring physician information.
• Verify patient information and eligibility for procedures.
• Explain procedures and scheduling to patients.
• Collect and post co-pays, coinsurances and balances.
• Enter data accurately for billing and records.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments and release images as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and front desk staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data entry

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Full-Time-Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Location: Greentree

The Patient Service Representative is a key position in our imaging centers that greets patients and registers them for their procedures at the front desk. The role performs all clerical duties necessary to register and process patients so imaging studies can be performed and billed correctly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Register patients by collecting/verifying patient demographic information, insurance data and referring physician information as well as meaningful use
• Achieve accurate and complete data entry of each patient
• Check insurance eligibility
• Calculate deductibles and coinsurances
• Collect and post co-pays, coinsurances and balances
• Daily data entry/computer work
• Keep accurate journal sheets of all payments posted
• Schedule appointments. Explain studies, procedures and preps to patients
• Answer the telephone, fax reports, request and release images
• Contact referring physician offices as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and Corporate Compliance regulations
• Print and/or scan documents into patient accounts
• Keep the work area stocked, orderly and clean
• Release images to patients when necessary
• Communicate information to radiologists, technologists, patients and referring physician office
• Regular attendance
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an administrative healthcare position preferred
• Good computer skills, proficient keyboarding and data entry skills
• Working knowledge of insurance and billing functions a plus
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask in a busy work environment
• Knowledge of office equipment (i.e. copy machine, scanner, fax machine, multiline telephone)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, their family members and coworkers

Physical Demands of the Position - The position requires sitting for 75% of scheduled shift along with standing, walking, reaching and lifting. Use of a computer keyboard, computer mouse and telephone is required for 80-90% of scheduled shift.

Working Conditions - The position is in an indoor office setting in close proximity to coworkers. There is daily interaction with patients, patients' family members, coworkers and vendors.