What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Services Representative I position at Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Job Description
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: ENT Clinic
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $16.00
Mid = $18.40
Max = $20.80
Summary
The Patient Services Representative performs scheduling and registration, verifies eligibility and obtains authorizations for ambulatory appointments, procedures, or surgery scheduling in support of the patients' care needs. He/She is responsible for completing the patient registration in a timely and accurate manner to minimize interruption to patients' care.
Patient Services Representative secures all demographic and financial information, including Medicare/Medicaid, Third Party Liability (TPL), and Workers Compensation; verifies and/or notifies insurance company; completes cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, self-pay); explains and answers registration questions on demand. Responsible to perform insurance verification, identify when pre-certification requirement exists for ambulatory appointment and obtains and documents pre-certification /authorizations prior to appointment.
Transcribes orders; obtains and verifies required precertification/authorizations, when appropriate, for any scheduled outpatient procedure or surgery. Schedules procedure or surgery as patients' plan of care dictates. Communicates closely with patient throughout care delivery process regarding (but not limited to) insurance, co-pays, deductibles, authorizations, procedure or surgery date, appointments, etc.
Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.
Responsibilities
Essential:
Minimum Requirements
High School / Equivalency Diploma
1 Year Related Experience Preferred
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: ENT Clinic
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $16.00
Mid = $18.40
Max = $20.80
Summary
The Patient Services Representative performs scheduling and registration, verifies eligibility and obtains authorizations for ambulatory appointments, procedures, or surgery scheduling in support of the patients' care needs. He/She is responsible for completing the patient registration in a timely and accurate manner to minimize interruption to patients' care.
Patient Services Representative secures all demographic and financial information, including Medicare/Medicaid, Third Party Liability (TPL), and Workers Compensation; verifies and/or notifies insurance company; completes cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, self-pay); explains and answers registration questions on demand. Responsible to perform insurance verification, identify when pre-certification requirement exists for ambulatory appointment and obtains and documents pre-certification /authorizations prior to appointment.
Transcribes orders; obtains and verifies required precertification/authorizations, when appropriate, for any scheduled outpatient procedure or surgery. Schedules procedure or surgery as patients' plan of care dictates. Communicates closely with patient throughout care delivery process regarding (but not limited to) insurance, co-pays, deductibles, authorizations, procedure or surgery date, appointments, etc.
Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.
Responsibilities
- Schedules and reschedules of all routine and non-routine medical services for assigned patient population. Coordinates scheduling and referrals to other healthcare providers and services. Confirms daily data entry of medical appointments, special instructions, patient information/jurisdiction, and pre/postoperative or procedure instructions. Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization. Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Works closely with the back office/medical assistant team and provider(s) to maximize the patients' care experience.
- Performs scheduling (and rescheduling where appropriate) and registration, verifies eligibility and obtains authorizations for ambulatory appointments, procedures, or surgery scheduling in support of the patients' care needs. Coordinates scheduling and referrals to other healthcare providers and services. Completes patient registration in a timely and accurate manner to minimize interruption to patients' care.
- Performs insurance verification, identifies when pre-certification requirement exists for ambulatory appointment and obtains and documents pre-certification /authorizations prior to appointment.
- Secures all demographic and financial information, including Medicare/Medicaid, Third Party Liability (TPL), and Workers Compensation; verifies and/or notifies insurance company; completes cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, self-pay); explains and answers registration questions on demand.
- Obtains and verifies required precertification/authorizations, when appropriate, for any scheduled outpatient procedure or surgery.
- Schedules procedure or surgery as patients' plan of care dictates. Communicates closely with patient throughout care delivery process regarding (but not limited to) insurance, co-pays, deductibles, authorizations, procedure or surgery date, appointments, etc.
- Transcribes orders
- Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Works closely with the back office/medical assistant team and provider(s) to maximize the patients' care experience.
Essential:
- HS DIPLOMA/GED
Minimum Requirements
High School / Equivalency Diploma
1 Year Related Experience Preferred
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Salary : $16 - $21
