What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Patient Services Associate - Pennsylvania Hospital position at Pennsylvania Medicine?

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Summary :

The PRN Patient Services Associate (PSA) assists the practice / department in maintaining a patient / customer focus, supports the delivery of high quality care, shares a passion for patient and customer-centered care, and assists in meeting or exceeding patient satisfaction and financial / operational targets. The PSA is responsible for the arrival and / or departure activities of patients in the practice, managing and handling patient calls and inquiries, coordinating patient appointments, updating patient insurance / billing information, and performing point of service activities. Rotation between PSA functions and / or departments may be required.

Responsibilities : Patient Service :

Strives to understand and anticipate patient needs, manages service recovery efforts when needed, enlisting management assistance as appropriate, identifies opportunities to improve the patient experience.

As per practice / department protocols and / or measurements : answer phones in a timely manner, manage / handle patient requests and route appropriately, retrieve voicemails in a timely manner, take accurate and thorough messages and route appropriately through EMR.

Schedule patient appointments (on phone or in person) by determining reason for visit, following established schedules and protocols, using appropriate billing area / appointment location, communicating changes and confirming appointments, and, as needed, offering alternative and canceling / rescheduling appointments.

Responsible for arriving / departing activities of patient at practice and performs point of service activities : collects copays and records accurately, obtains necessary signatures / forms, obtains insurance cards and referrals / authorizations, updates appointment status in EMR, and finalizes all check-out procedures.

Communicates with patients regarding patient flow and wait times - keeps manager aware of potential issues as they arise.

Issues referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for patients as required and as per protocol.

Financial :

Maintains up to date knowledge of insurance requirements pertinent to patient service and billing procedures : including basic knowledge of all managed care plans and which insurers require a copayment or referral.

Validates patient demographic / insurance information and / or registers new patients into EMR using established protocols

Records receipts accurately to ensure end of day reconciliation

participates in cash reconciliation delineations.

Resolves work queues and / or issues from front-end reports

proactively prioritizes recovery of missing charges.

Orders supplies for the office and generates front-end process reports as requested.

Other / Regulatory :

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards (ex TJC, DOH, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW, LCGME, SCGME, etc)

Flexible and readily adopts new processes and engages in practice operation changes.

Credentials :

Epic Certifications (Required)

Must successfully complete / pass EPIC schedgistration training / tests

Education or Equivalent Experience :

H.S. Diploma / GED (Required)

Equivalent Experience : Associate of Arts or Science (Required)

Equivalent Experience :

Or 4 years Customer Service Experience

Or Completion of our Pathway Program in lieu of Associate's

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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