Patient Service Associate
The Patient Service Associate will work closely and effectively with a diverse population of patients and medical professionals. They will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, professionalism in all interactions and have the ability to multi-task while serving as the first point of contact for patients. The Patient Service Associate will greet and schedule patients, answer and manage our busy phone system and consistently promote the agency's commitment to excellence. They will consistently demonstrate proficient data entry skills, maintain confidentiality in all interactions and demonstrate efforts to maintain and improve job specific competencies. The Patient Service Associate will also perform other duties as assigned.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors and callers
- Oversee the safe, efficient, and comfortable atmosphere of the reception area
- Greet patients and other visitors to the agency and assist them as appropriate
- Review schedules daily to ensure accuracy and fill appointment opportunities
- Schedule and reschedule appointments in accordance with CHC scheduling guidelines
- Collect, verify, update and document patient demographics, insurance information and forms
- Reconcile patient visits daily
- Verify active insurance coverage and status and update information as necessary
- Collect patient payments, balances and copays
- Assist patients with payment plans / sliding fee applications, and ensure applications are up-to-date
- Complete end of day reporting and ensure records balance
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls and document as needed in electronic health record (EHR) system, per CHC guidelines
- Ensure forms are completed and accurate, including assisting patients in completing forms, and scan into EHR per CHC Indexing protocols
- Consistently ensure and maintain patient confidentiality
- Escalate concerns to site leads / Operations Manager and offer suggestions for improvement
- Supports manager in monitoring inventory of supplies for the office
- Meet and exceed assigned individual and departmental goals
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Associates degree, medical office or medical assistant degree requiredBilingual skills, Spanish speaking, RequiredExceptional customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to multi taskProblem solving and critical thinking skillsExcellent organizational skillsHealthcare experience in Medical, Dental, or Behavioral Health preferredExperience with Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word, preferredPhysical Requirements / Work Environment
Schedules are dependent on the current need of the site; One Saturday shift per month is required.Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuouslyRegular regional travel as necessaryCommunity Health Center Company Benefits for Full-Time Employees :
For Health & WellnessMedical plans with Health Spending and Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Arrangement AccountsDental and Vision PlansWellness Incentive ProgramLife and Disability InsuranceVoluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Auto, Identity Theft, Pet and Homeowner's Insurance, Legal Services.For Financial Success403(b) plan with a discretionary company match after 1 year of employment.
For Great Work Life Balance :Paid time off
Paid Parental LeavePaid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramsFor Professional and Educational AdvancementTuition Reimbursement
Please note- some of these benefits do not apply to part-time, temporary, or per-diem roles.
Organization Information :
Location : Community Health Center of Enfield
City : Enfield
State : Connecticut
Time Type : Full time