What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative position at American Vision Group Your Eye Specialists?
JOB SUMMARY:
In this position, your primary responsibilities revolve around customer service. A patient representative serves as the first point of contact for patients when they enter a medical facility. They greet and check-in patients, get patient information, collect payments, assist with necessary paperwork, and fulfill other customer service or administrative duties. Our perfect candidate has prior experience, preferably in a medical office, and is familiar with medical terminology.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Welcome and direct patients.
· Assist patients with paperwork.
· Manage patient complaints and feedback.
· Collect and verify patient information and insurance coverage.
· Manage written, verbal and electronic communications.
· Screening incoming calls to provide the proper routing to other departments when necessary.
· Entering data for patients into an electronic medical record (EMR)
· Answering patient questions about billing and payments.
· Registering, scheduling and re-scheduling patients for initial appointments and follow-ups.
· Receiving and processing cash and credit card payments for medical services rendered.
· Reviewing patient accounts, identifying delinquent accounts, and collecting overdue payments.
· Informing patients about delays and waiting times.
· Obtaining patients' addresses, contact details, insurance information, and medical histories.
· Updating and verifying patient information at every visit.
· Assisting patients in filling out patient history forms, consent forms, and payment contract forms, when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS :
· Excellent active listening skills and a strong service orientation.
· Computer skills.
· EMR systems.
· Experience working as a Patient Representative, Front Desk and/or Clerical.
· Professional manner and appearance.
· Meticulous attention to detail.
· Familiarity with medical terminology.
· Strong communication skills.
· Data entry skills.
· Customer service experience.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Urgently Hiring, $1000 sign-on bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15