Senior PSR- Patient Service Representative- Thoracic Oncology

OU Health; Oklahoma City, Homestead (OK, FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Service Representative to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating patient schedules, managing clerical tasks, and ensuring a smooth operation within the clinic. You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing essential information and support while maintaining a high level of customer service. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and contribute to a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of customer service experience, with 6 months in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage clinic operations.
• Ensure accurate patient records and handle billing processes.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:Senior PSR- Patient Service Representative- Thoracic OncologyDepartment:SCC Clinic Patient ServicesJob Description:

General Description: Coordinates schedules of patients in and out-patients clinic and provides clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

Scheduling

• Schedules patient appointments, either by telephone or in person
• Provides information about clinic operations
• Obtains patient demographics on new patients and updates demographics on established patients.
• Answers telephone calls and distributes to the appropriate people.
• Prepares and enters healthcare providers' schedules into the computer.
• Coordinates schedules as directed to patient requiring multiple services.

Check In/Check Out

• Greets patients as they come into the clinic for scheduled appointments.
• Accepts payments and writes receipts.
• Totals encounter forms and inspects the form for completeness and accuracy.
• Codes procedures and diagnoses.
• Ensures the resident and faculty signatures are on the encounter form and chart.
• Copies insurance cards and distributes to the appropriate people.
• Prepares encounter forms and billing packets for patients to be seen.
• May prepare and type daily deposits.
• Balances and closes cash box daily.
• Prepares ancillary forms for other services (i.e. x-rays, vascular studies, etc.)
• Prints and faxes physician schedules to offices.

Filing and Organization

• Pulls patient charts for appointments or to file lab, x-ray, hospital information or other information into the chart.
• Copies medical records for patients and other providers or facilities.
• Files patient charts.
• Prepares inactive patient charts for storage. Maintains log of charts in storage.
• Secures charts that have been sent to storage that are needed in the clinic.
• Replaces torn charts with new covers.
• Makes up new patient charts and/or packets of information
• Prepares new patient inserts for charts.
• Requests medical records from other facilities.

Referrals and Authorizations

• Talks to patients about financial accounts.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and primary care physicians for patients.
• Secures referrals to other providers for HMO patients.
• Secures referrals from PCPs for HMO patients to be seen in the clinic.
• Collects and verifies proof of income in order to determine what sliding

scale discount is appropriate, if any.

Miscellaneous

• Dispenses supplies as needed.
• Notifies appropriate person when supplies are low and need to be reordered.
• Types notes and letters for physicians as needed.
• Makes immunization cards as needed.
• Logs mail receipts according to University policy.
• Sorts and distributes mail.

All Areas

• Communicates with patients of all ages in a professional manner at all times.
• Communicates with co-workers and employees in a manner which promotes a highly "team oriented" approach.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:3-5 years of experience in customer service required, including at least 6 months in a clinical environment.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service skills
• Interpersonal skills - able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.