Patient Services Representative (PSR)

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement match

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Avera Oncology & Hematology Aberdeen is seeking a front desk/registration assistant to support patient access to care. You will warmly welcome patients, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and assist with registration and scheduling in a busy cancer institute.

This role requires strong communication, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and staff to ensure timely patient flow. On-site day shifts with varying patient volumes are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience accepted.
• Strong communication and typing skills; verify demographics and insurance information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and check them in, complete registration including demographics and insurance info.
• Verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect required forms.
• Scan pertinent information into the patient’s record.
• Answer calls, messages, or faxes and route as needed.
• Maintain computer appointment scheduling and follow clinic policies.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and patients to expedite care and direct to services.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent (1–3 months related experience)

Tools

EMR / patient records system

Appointment scheduling software

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera Oncology & Hematology Aberdeen

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.25

Position Highlights

This position is located in our Cancer Institute. Hours are M-TH 8-5, Fridays 8-Noon.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Works in the various reception areas throughout the Clinic and is responsible for helping the patients to access the Clinic's system for care.

What You Will Do

• Welcomes patients, checking them in and completing registration which includes verifying demographics, insurance and collection of any service payments.
• Responsible for insurance verifications, authorizations and getting consent and waiver forms signed as appropriate.
• Responsible for scanning all pertinent information into the patient’s record.
• Answers and addresses calls, messages and/or faxes, routing them to appropriate individuals/departments if needed.
• Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows office scheduling policies/parameters.
• Expedites delivery of care by coordinating nurse, physician, and patient time. Acts as public relations agent for the physicians by serving the patients in a friendly, efficient manner. Directs patients to ancillary services as needed.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].