What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative position at Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates?
General Job Description:
The Patient Service Coordinator will be responsible for handling all front desk duties for the practice. The Patient Service Representative must ensure that patients are the number one priority, whether over the phone or in person. They will greet every patient and guardian with a smile and accommodate their needs in a comfortable and pleasant manner to provide the best experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for checking in patients upon arrival at the office, as well as obtains and updates necessary financial, personal, and or medical information.
Ensures all information is entered accurately into the patients’ chart.
Ensures that patients receive a superior level of customer service by answering the telephone promptly, communicating in a courteous and friendly manner and addressing patients’ needs and questions.
Responsible for checking out patients upon completion of the appointment, schedules the follow- up appointment(s) as needed and provides patients with any necessary documents, including treatment plans, receipts, work excuse notes, or appointment reminder cards.
Responsible for collecting copays and past due balances.
Monitors the schedules regularly, adjusts the schedule as necessary and reschedules patients as needed.
Responsible for sorting, filing, and scanning materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems and ability to key data into medical computer system accurately.
Responsible for scheduling appointments based on the company’s scheduling guidelines.
Understands insurance benefits to effectively communicate to the patient.
Maintains patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance and ensures any release of patient information is done in accordance with the company guidelines.
Understands how to work effectively within the office, partnering with Managers, Doctor(s), and other staff to maintain consistency and integrity within the company.
Appropriately triage and transfer phone calls to other areas and/or providers
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree with 2 years or any combination of education and work experience in a customer service-related role.
- Previous experience working in a medical/clinical setting.
- Previous multi-line phone system.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within Microsoft Office Suite, or similar programs.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Knowledge of medical software systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Clearwater, FL 33756 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clearwater, FL 33756: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22