What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Service Specialist - Ortho/Sports Waterbury position at University of Vermont Health?
Location: Waterbury, Vermont
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Medical Group Practice Manager, the Patient Service Specialist is responsible for providing medical administrative support to the entire patient care team and is responsible for the gathering and processing of appropriate information needed for the billing of all office charges and coordination of care. The Patient Service Specialist will maintain absolute confidentiality of all patient’s records, medical treatment and diagnosis and abide with all policies and procedures of the practice. This position provides support to the entire Medical Group including covering at other practices as needed. The CVMC Medical Group’s expectation is for all employees to remain a positive influence to the office and offer input and suggestions to improve internal processes.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. College course work in business or medical sciences preferred. Previous exposure to Microsoft Windows such as Outlook and Word are required. Keyboarding skills in excess of 50 WPM are essential. Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a fax machine, copier and scanner. Must possess competent writing and editing skills, including sound grammar, spelling, and punctuation along with basic competency in mathematics. The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with frequent interruptions is required. Successful applicants will have a customer service orientation and the ability to communicate and listen effectively.
EXPERIENCE:
2-4 years in similar office administrative position preferred. Previous medical office experience or completion of a medical terminology course preferred. Previous experience with use of computers required. Demonstrated experience in effective customer service required.