Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Patient Services Representative to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time position will support our Hematology and Medical Oncology Departments at our 104 Max Starke Dam Road location in Marble Falls, Texas.

Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8 : 30a - 5 : 00p. Note from Hiring Manager : Marble Falls TxO offers a friendly work environment with providers and staff that prioritize patient care.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280 sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby.

Our mission is still the same today at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve More breakthroughs.

More victories. ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America.

The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) : Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained from patients and entered into the system in an accurate and timely manner.

Registers patients in the system as necessary. Collects and reviews all patient insurance information and completes insurance forms.

Collects co-pays, deductibles and other out of pocket amounts at the time of visit. Confirms patient insurance verification and eligibility.

Obtains pre-authorization of services and / or referrals. Assesses patient financial requirements and advises patients and families on insurance benefits, co-pays and financial obligations.

Posts line items and adjustments to patient accounts. Balances receipts, reconciles daily work batches and prepares audit trail.

Prepares deposits for bank as needed. Reviews Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for consistency. Submits files and processes all claims for payment.

Researches and resolves claim delay issues. Resolves patient questions and complaints regarding insurance billing and adjusts accounts as necessary.

Resubmits claims and processes all insurance / patient correspondence. Provides all documentation to expedite payment. Follows-up on assigned accounts.

Uses collection techniques to keep accounts current including monitoring for delinquent payments. Sets-up financial arrangements with patients as necessary.

As necessary, assists patients with researching and obtaining community resources including housing, transportation, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, and financial resources.

Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Patient Services Representative will have the following background and experience : Level 1 High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements) Minimum five years medical business office experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires frequent interaction with patients and staff.

Last updated : 2024-05-13