What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative I position at Centers for Advanced Urology?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Work Location : 1800 Byberry Road (Suite 1203) Huntingdon Valley PA 19006
MidLantic Urology was founded on the desire to advance urology health care for our patients. Our merger of the top urology groups in Philadelphia not only gives us the most recognizable and skilled urologists but also empowers us with the resources to continue to innovate with the most advanced treatments backed by clinical research.
Our approach comes directly from the private practice model. We believe in highly personalized and compassionate care. Our specialists are by our patient’s side throughout their entire care journey. With 47 state-of-the art locations located throughout the region, we strive to provide the most convenient access to all our patients.
The MidLantic Urology team thrives on pushing the envelope of what’s possible in urological medicine. Our advancement of urology health through clinical research makes us a stronger practice. We’re passionate about raising the bar for urological care in service of our patients. And we’re just getting started.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Patient Service Representative I is responsible for providing customer service and ensuring the patient experience, either by phone or in person, is exemplary. The Patient Service Representative I will coordinate clerical tasks such as answering the phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner. They are responsible for moving the patients through the intake and checkout process including patient registration, scanning and filing medical records, collecting co-payments, deductibles, and any outstanding balances. The Patient Service Representative I must ensure that all procedures, from identifying correct patient files to verifying insurance information, are closely followed to create a seamless patient experience between clerical and clinical staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION / COMPETENCIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
- Is responsible for keeping the front desk area clean and organized.
- Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information (ex. co-payments and insurance cards).
- Collects outstanding patient balances.
- Obtains referrals and authorizations when required.
- Scans incoming faxes, consents, reports, and all other patient information into patient chart.
- Generates batch transmittal reports for each day.
- Facilitates the patient flow by notifying the provider or other medical staff of the patients’ arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
- Schedules follow up services and office visits for patients.
- Responds to inquiries by patients, prospective patients, and visitors in a courteous manner.
- Keeps medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment.
- Protects patient confidentiality, making sure protected health information (PHI) is secured by not leaving PHI in plain sight and logging off the computer before leaving it unattended.
- Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
- Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependent for assigned / confirmed shifts.
- Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
- Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
- Ensuring that all medical records are accurate and complete.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
Requirements :
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Some college work preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 1-3 years’ customer service experience required. Experience in a medical office; specifically, urology, preferred.
Basic knowledge and understanding of CPT procedure coding and ICD-10 diagnostic coding preferred.
REQUIRED TRAVEL
N / A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Carrying Weight
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Frequent from 34% to 66%
26-50 lbs.
Occasionally from 2% to 33%
Pushing / Pulling
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
100 lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
Lifting - Height, Weight
Frequency
Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.
Occasional : from 2% to 33%
Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom : up to 2%
Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.
Occasional : from 2% to 33%
Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom : up to 2%
