Patient Services Representative (PT)

Kovach-Eye-Institute-; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 paid holidays per year

PTO within first year

Certification program

Job summary

Kovach Eye Institute in South Barrington, IL seeks a Patient Services Representative to greet patients, verify insurance, schedule visits, and manage front-desk duties in a busy ophthalmology practice.

You will handle patient communications, process payments, file claims, enter data into the EHR, and support the Central Billing department. The position offers comprehensive training, paid holidays, PTO, and opportunities for certification.

Prior office experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, assist in patient communications and recalls.
• Respond to patient inquiries about billing, procedures, policies and services.
• Prepare patient charts prior to appointments and ensure accuracy at arrival.
• Verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations, and balance payments.
• Process daily deposits, balance cash drawer, and submit essential reports.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, assist in patient communications and recalls
• Respond to patient inquiries about billing, procedures, policies and available services
• Prepare patient chart prior to appointment and complete upon patient arrival
• Efficiently process patients through checkout by verifying chart documentation and insurance information, accepting and posting payments, preparing and filing clean claims, authorizing insurance and billing, scheduling referrals, and entering data into EHR
• Perform end of day tasks, including balancing cash drawer, processing daily deposits, evaluating data from reports
• Monitor patient flow and communicate delays
• Maintain safe and clean office environment
• Perform other duties as determined by office manager and doctors

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

EHR

Job description

Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Are you energized and inspired when caring for others? Our Patient Services team serve as the welcoming committee for our patients, greeting them upon arrival, and collecting the necessary information for their visit. They also support the financial success of our practice by handling patient accounts, collecting patient copays, and filing insurance claims. Prior office experience is beneficial, but not required, as we have a comprehensive training program. If you pride yourself on a positive attitude and a patient-focused experience, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Services Representative facilitates communication between patients and doctors, clinical staff, and administrative staff, and acts as the liaison between patients, insurance companies, and the Central Billing department. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-authorizations, checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, answering phones, triage, responding to patient inquiries, and maintaining charts.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Starting wage based on previous experience and/or certification

6.5 paid holidays per year

PTO within first year

Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner

Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, assist in patient communications and recalls

Respond to patient inquiries about billing, procedures, policies and available services

Prepare patient chart prior to appointment and complete upon patient arrival

Efficiently process patients through check out by verifying chart documentation and insurance information, accepting and posting payments, preparing and filing clean claims, authorizing insurance and billing, scheduling referrals, and accurately entering corresponding data into EHR

Perform end of day tasks, including balancing cash drawer, processing daily deposits, evaluating data from various reports, and submitting essential reports

Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays

Provide a safe and clean office environment

Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager and doctor(s)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

Physical Activity: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Grasping, Typing, and Manual dexterity. The worker is required to have visual and verbal acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

Work Environment: Professional medical office environment.

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