Patient Service Representative/ Certified Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The Patient Service Representative I is responsible for performing a variety of front office administrative duties in support of physicians and other members of the practice.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Appointment scheduler on multiple telephone line system.
• Checking in patients for appointments and checking out patients at the end of appointments.
• Greeting and assisting efficiently and professionally patients and other customers that present to the practice with business other than appointments.
• Assure timely delivery of patient services.
• Functions in a multi-disciplinary environment, which requires the application of excellent customer service skills.
• Verifying insurance.
• Collecting copays and balances.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Office Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy, review and edit reports, and correspondence.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
• Pays strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Education / Training / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in a medical environment, preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or RMA).
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.*
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).