PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

Patient Services Representative

The Patient Services Representative is a member of the core care team having direct patient contact. Essential duties include managing processes in the most efficient manner to streamline a patient's encounter from beginning to end. Additional responsibilities of this position consist of maintaining broad-based knowledge of the care delivery team, exhibiting extensive interpersonal skills, providing general knowledge of benefit coverage as well as internal-external referral processes allowing for the comprehensive facilitation of the patients encounter.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities : Demonstrates the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interaction with the patients, families, and care providers in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.

Performs reception duties which include greeting patients, patient registration, and gathers benefit coverage. Educates patient and / or caregiver on the benefit coverage.

Provides patient with receipts for payment, schedules patient appointments and sets up transportation as needed.

Collects co-payments as required.

Obtains patient referrals and prescriptions for all services within the department.

Coordinates external referrals.

Contacts patients, as necessary, to communicate appointment dates and times.

Assumes follow-up responsibility and completion of the internal and external process that includes patient scheduling and the patient's admission of process into rehab services.

Obtains pre-approval / authorization from insurance company, when required.

Monitors incoming patient information and forwards to appropriate providers and support staff as needed as compliant with HIPAA rules and regulations.

Verifies current insurance information including PCP information, assists in the completion of patient forms, reviews and provides billing information as requested.

Maintains accurate patient attendance records in Electronic Health Record System.

Maintains a thorough understanding of all the technical aspects of the PSR position.

Addresses non-clinical patient concerns in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner, making certain that all issues are documented and resolved approximate to the incident occurrence time.

Attends required in-service programs, including continuing education activities and scheduled meetings as required to maintain accuracy and efficiency in the job duties of a PSR.

Adheres to People Inc. plan-wide policies on patient confidentiality.

Supports changes and new programs to improve patient care, service, and staff morale.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Functions And Responsibilities : Displays personal motivation by identifying and accomplishing a new professional / personal goal on an annual basis.

Works to incorporate new information / skill and responsibility into performance.

Promotes a positive image of the department and agency.

Initiates and problem solves utilizing available resources within level of responsibility.

Contributes to a positive work environment by interacting in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner.

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team through utilization of communication skills and cooperation.

Demonstrates flexibility by understanding different views. Adapts approach as situations change and accepts changes in the organization and job description requirements.

Supports clinic / agency by accepting additional tasks outside of job description such as special projects, and public education.

Plans time off in advance and manages PTO according to department guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma / GED 1 year of related experience Ability to read and write. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibility : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What We Offer : Competitive pay and shift differentials Paid training (no prior experience required) Health, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Opportunities for career growth within the organization Supportive team environment that values your contributions