PRE-SERVICE CENTER SPECIALIST, Contingent

Fulton-County-Health-Center; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Fulton County Health Center is seeking a motivated Pre-Service Center Specialist to join our Finance team. This role focuses on pre-registering and scheduling tests or procedures, verifying insurance, and completing pre-registration at least 10 days before service date.

The candidate will communicate with patients by phone, assess benefits, ensure financial clearance, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate scheduling and data entry, while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Terminology coursework preferred.
• 6+ months in a medical office; 1 year experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and Meditech Expanse modules.
• Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Contact patients by phone to pre-register and schedule tests or procedures.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits per financial clearance policies.
• Complete pre-registration and scheduling at least 10 days before service.
• Screen patients for financial clearance eligibility and address questions.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and compassionate attitude with patients and representatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate scheduling and data entry.
• Handle patient information with strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Terminology coursework

Associate degree or Medical Assistant certification

CHAA certification

FCHC Registration Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Lotus Notes

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Description

Pre-Service Center Specialist

Department: Finance

Status Hours: Contingent

Shift: 1st shift

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Job Summary

Fulton County Health Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pre-Service Center Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for our patients by pre-registering and scheduling their upcoming tests or procedures. The Pre-Service Center Specialist communicates with patients over the phone to verify insurance coverage, assess benefits, and complete pre-registration at least 10 days prior to their service date.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact patients via phone to pre-register and schedule tests or procedures.


• Verify insurance coverage and benefits, ensuring compliance with financial clearance policies.


• Complete patient pre-registration and scheduling at least 10 days before service.


• Screen patients for financial clearance eligibility and address any questions or concerns.


• Maintain a positive, professional, and compassionate attitude when interacting with patients and their representatives.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate scheduling and data entry.


• Handle patient information with strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

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Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.


• Completion of Medical Terminology coursework.


• Minimum six months of experience in a medical office setting; one year of experience preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and Meditech Expanse registration and scheduling modules.


• Exceptional phone etiquette and customer service skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, their families, staff, and the general public.


• Efficient multitasking and attention to detail.


• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.


• Associate degree or certification as a Medical Assistant, or Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), and/or successful completion of the FCHC Registration Certification preferred.


• Experience in patient scheduling, registration, and financial clearance processes.