Patient Services Representative 3

Cancer Center Clinics

The incumbent is responsible for sustaining an environment of intrinsic good will for the practice while providing optimum services to patients. This position requires the skills and ability to manage the level of responsibility and accountability necessary to provide specialized duties supporting the Cancer Center Adult Clinics.

Apply By Date 2 / 2 / 2025 by 11 : 59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• No minimum education required.
• In-depth knowledge of health care insurance systems, which may include Medi-Cal, Medicare, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, county-funded coverage, and workers' compensation, sufficient to properly obtain and track authorizations, appoint patients, make referrals for consults, diagnostics and ancillary services, coordinate hospital services, complete and submit billing documentation, and explain provisions and requirements to patients.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines is sufficient to accurately identify services performed, including diagnoses, procedures, and supplies.
• Knowledge and experience of practices and protocols related to medical office procedures, (i.e., medical terminology, appointments, medical records, insurance verification, cashiering, billing, etc.)
• Ability to accomplish a variety of concurrent assignments in an effective and efficient manner, demonstrating the ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignments in a designated time frame. Ability to adjust to changing workload or assignments and pressures of increased workload or deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to independently define a problem identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create viable solutions and take the necessary action to implement problem resolution and ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all co-workers; to consistently interact with patients and other members of the public with patience, courtesy, and professionalism, both in-person and on the telephone; and to effectively respond to individuals who may be angry or upset.
• Ability to efficiently use computer system applications for all functions required for this position, including electronic mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and medical office management, (i.e. scheduling, template maintenance, maintenance of demographic and insurance information).
• Typing skills are sufficient to use the computer keyboard for timely and accurate input and production. Writing skills, using proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, sufficient to compose messages and / or routine correspondence, which is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
• Bookkeeping skills sufficient to maintain accurate records of patient financial transactions, prepare related financial reports, balance cash box, and prepare deposits.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

Cancer Center Clinics department at UCD Davis Medical Center provide care to adult patients with a variety of Ambulatory (medical, surgical, critical care, emergent perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include benign and malignant hematologic and solid tumor diagnoses, seen within a variety of sub-specialties (Hematology and Medical Oncology, Gynecology Oncology, Pulmonary Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Urology). Patients may have a variety of medical and surgical needs.

This position will primarily process authorizations and referrals for the UCD Cancer Center.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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