What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Representative position at Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.?
Position Summary
The Patient Services Representative – Medical (PSRM) reports to the Patient Services Front Desk Manager. They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors to the health center and the front desk operations including scheduling and check-in/out duties for patients receiving medical services at SNAHC. This includes notifying patients of service delays, verifying eligibility, collecting necessary co-payments if needed, and updating patient information to ensure records are current. This position also includes communicating with patients of upcoming appointments within the health center and of outstanding balances due that would require payment prior to the next appointment.
Essential Functions
The Patient Services Representative – Medical (PSRM) reports to the Patient Services Front Desk Manager. They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors to the health center and the front desk operations including scheduling and check-in/out duties for patients receiving medical services at SNAHC. This includes notifying patients of service delays, verifying eligibility, collecting necessary co-payments if needed, and updating patient information to ensure records are current. This position also includes communicating with patients of upcoming appointments within the health center and of outstanding balances due that would require payment prior to the next appointment.
Essential Functions
- Schedules appointments and verifies insurance and/or payment method for appropriate department.
- Schedules follow up medical appointments as well as any other clinical appointment(s) upon patient request or need. using approved template and guidelines.
- Conducts appointment reminder communication and screens insurance eligibility for same day and/or walk in appointments. Appropriately notifies patients of any eligibility conflicts.
- Utilizes software features to maximize patient access and adheres to patient check-in workflow.
- Collects and records patient payments for services rendered daily.
- Reconciles daily cash drawer and patient payments.
- Ensures information entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is accurate and complete. This includes reviewing the chart and verifying all forms are completed and up to date.
- Assists and enrolls patients to state programs.
- Completes daily corrections as requested by department manager.
- Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent computer skills, preferably with Windows, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent telephone and communication skills
- Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members and vendors.
- Communication and Relationships
- Initiative
- Planning and Organizing
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Data Collection
- Eligibility
- Payment Collection
- Scheduling
Salary : $21 - $23