Patient services representative Jobs in Westminster, CO

Overview :

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patient Service Coordinator in Lakewood.

Salary Range : $18.29-$24.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements : Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

We realize that it sounds clich but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. Its much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same : to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patients hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patients schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

Responsibilities :

• Schedules all follow-up appointments in the practice management system following the provider order and / or office protocol in a high-volume clinic setting.
• Cancels / reschedules appointments according to patient or physician scheduling changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Arranges for patients to have financial counseling as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic / practice.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• May schedule outpatient appointments / testing and hospital admissions upon request. May obtain necessary authorization and pre-certification as required.
• May communicate to patient about tests being scheduled and potential prep work needed, inquiring about test specifics from necessary parties and gathering patient information as needed
• Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension. -Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner. -Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.
• Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls;
• Greet patients and visitors into the clinic in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Obtain all appropriate forms as required.
• Obtain demographic and insurance information. Obtain copy of patients insurance cards and current driver's license for file. Update demographic and insurance information as needed in the system.
• Collect co-pays, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit. Issues receipts if necessary.

Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent required. Position requires at least 3 year office experience, medical office preferred. Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Proficiency with computer systems a requirement. Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel) a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination for computer work. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for telephone contacts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology / hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and / or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue apply button.