What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative position at PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Job Summary:
Greets patients, organizes patient files, and moves patients through a pre-determined schedule of appointments at a physician's office.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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Welcomes patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting patients and visitors in person and on the telephone and answering inquiries or referring questions to other staff members
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Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures
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Verifies insurance coverage
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Collect copays and balances at time of appointment
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Answers, triages, and appropriately routes incoming calls
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Explains office policies, insurance coverage, and services available to patients
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Schedules appointments for the physicians and physician assistant to optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and most effective use of examining and treatment rooms. Prepares a daily schedule of examinations for each provider
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Accurately enters all patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in the Electronic Medical Record (AllScripts)
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Receives, reviews, and distributes documentation to appropriate staff members in a timely manner
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Reviews patient schedule for following day and verifies all necessary paperwork is on file. Follows up with patients for any missing documentation
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Follows established protocols for opening and closing office
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Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education Experience:
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Years of Related Experience:
None
License/Certificate Required:
No
Driver's License Required:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
>25%
Age Requirement:
18
Job Requirements:
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Accurate data entry
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Ability to multi-task
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work well with a rural health/diverse population.
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well-rounded personality
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
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Abides by all hospital policies and procedures
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Abides by HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines
Preferred Skills:
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Knowledge of medical terminology
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Familiarity with Allscripts, Epic, CPSI
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Exceptional customer service skills
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Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances
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