Patient Svcs Representative- UPMC Mercy Vision Institute

UPMC Mercy Vision Institute, located in the Mercy Pavilion at 1622 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, is hiring a Patient Services Representative to support a high-volume ophthalmology practice. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional front-line patient service, including registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and coordinating patient flow to ensure an efficient and positive experience for the 250–350 patients served daily. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment and is committed to providing excellent patient care. This position works Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with start times varying based on clinic needs (the office is typically open between 6:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.). Occasional travel (5% or less) to satellite offices may be required only in rare, extreme staffing situations.

Responsibilities:

• Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions. Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.
• Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing
• Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference
• Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout
• Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience.
• Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed
• Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations
• Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries
• Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable
• Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service
• Provide a warm greeting for all patients
• Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits
• Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout
• Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers
• Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout