What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative, Primary Care R33971 position at Customer Service - Baystate Health?
Req#: R33971
Category(s): Administrative Support, Customer Service
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First
Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region, is looking for a Patient Service Representative to join our Primary Care Team in Feeding Hills!
SCHEDULE:
- Full Time
- M-F between the hours of 8am-5pm
LOCATION:
- Feeding Hills, MA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet patients promptly in warm, friendly manner demonstrating appropriate amount of interest or concern.
- Confirm that we have referrals or pre-authorizations if necessary.
- Maintain waiting area, check reading materials, play areas, etc.
- Insurance Verification: Request proof of insurance; verify using appropriate systems, initiates contact for financial counseling. Assist patients or customers fill out and complete medical release of information accurately.
- Co-payments- Requests, accepts and documents co-payments and payments on account balances and releases change.
- Answers telephones in prompt courteous manner within practice time frames. Routes phone call to appropriate person and/or creates message in system. Asks questions when unsure of how to proceed.
- Schedules/creates new, follow-up or walk-in appointments according to practice guidelines. Ensures a duplicate medical record number is not created. Makes reminder calls to patients. Cancels appointments managing wait lists and no shows.
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
- Farm Share Memberships
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
Preferred:
Great interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment a MUST.
Medical terminology, keyboard, Microsoft office products, schedule systems, medical records (electronic and paper), billing, basic math, language, reading and writing, customer service.
Experience in a medical office setting preferred.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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