Bilingual Patient Service Representative

Bilingual Patient Service Representative

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

The Bilingual Patient Service Representative (PSR) performs functions related to the enrollment of new clients. A PSR will register new patients / clients, obtains detailed insurance information, and enters data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). PSRs will be cross trained to work at every Health and Wellness Center including but not limited to the Navigation Center. They will be trained to perform administrative duties, schedule appointments, manage incoming calls, and backfill appointments as needed.

Hourly Rate : $20

Bilingual Stipend : $2,288 Annually

Education and Experience / Qualifications

High School diploma and one year of progressively responsible work experience is required. Candidate must be able to speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

Experience with Microsoft Office products, other software programs, and office equipment such as fax, copiers, and scanners are preferable.

Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs

Location

Bristol, CT

Schedule

Full time : 10am- 6pm Monday- Friday

Employee Benefits

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you :

Nurture Your Health

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future

Fuel Your Career Growth

Maintain Work-Life Harmony

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Greets and provides exceptional customer service to all patients / clients, visitors, and callers, assessing the needs of each and triaging as necessary.

Oversee the safe, efficient, and comfortable atmosphere of the reception area.

Collect, verify, update, and document all consents, screenings, demographic and insurance information, prior to services via the Phreesia Pad.

Verify each patients / client's insurance coverage at the time of check-in via Phreesia eligibility swipes and / or verification calls to the insurance company.

Collects patient / client copays and outstanding balances at the time of check-in, reconciles deposits, and forwards to billing in a timely manner.

Review and maintain provider schedules daily to ensure accuracy. Backfills no show and cancelled appointment slots, ensuring patients / clients have timely access to care.

Manage all walk-in appointments in accordance with Wheeler's scheduling guidelines.

Manages scheduling for all disciplines, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and the Psychiatric department.

Produces and delivers timely, accurate and professional documents as needed to patients / clients, referral sources, collateral contacts, and primary care physicians.

Supports supervisor in monitoring office supplies, lab supplies, educational and clinical literature, and orders as necessary.

Maintains all scanning / indexing per Wheeler's indexing protocols.

Processes, and sorts incoming faxes and mail.

Pursues and utilizes available insurance trainings and staff development opportunities to develop job related skills, and enhance knowledge and growth within the agency.

Maintains flexibility pertaining to cross training in the Navigation Center and coverage at other Health and Wellness sites as it meets the needs of the department.

Maintains competencies to meet expectations in all position-specific key performance indicators.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.