PSC IV

Job Description

Patient Services Coord IVJob Code: PF1221ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

Job Summary

Responsible for processing referrals and/or performing Dimensions super-user functions such as practice support with EPIC or working the miscellaneous work queues.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 3 years of experience in medical office setting required. Other related experience may be considered in lieu of medical office experience. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: None

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Knowledge of medical office software for the following: updating patient demographic information, posting charges, copays, and scheduling patient appointments. Requires understanding of CPT and ICD9- CM coding processes. Requires excellent verbal communication skills. Must be able to work with changing priorities. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a team. Must possess initiative. Basic medical terminology required, knowledge can be obtained through formal classes or work experience. Detailed knowledge of multiple payors billing requirements. Familiarity of coding requirements for practice specialty.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Proficient in the use of all computer software utilized in the practice.

Competencies

• Communications: Communicates effectively with all levels of clinic staff and visitors.
• Greets and assists visitors to the department.
• Answers all incoming telephone calls and provides accurate information as needed.
• Attends assigned meetings and contributes positively to serve as communication ambassadors for the organization.
• Teamwork:Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers.
• Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and acts positively upon feedback from others.
  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
• On call responsibilities as directed:
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
• Yes
• No
• Yes