Patient First

Patient Service Representative


PayCompetitive
LocationChester/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R20202694

      The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

      • Helping patients who require assistance while using the kiosk.
      • Taking patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated by a Physician or Extender;
      • Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner;
      • Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness;
      • Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information;
      • Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed;
      • Thoroughly answering questions the patient may have concerning his or her bill and insurance coverage.;
      • Referring billing questions to the appropriate parties as needed;
      • Collecting money and issuing receipts for a patient’s visit, diagnostic studies, and supplies as prompted by the electronic medical record system;
      • Discharging the patient and completing his or her visit by processing incurred charges;
      • Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift;
      • Obtaining change for the front office, supplies, or other materials as directed by the Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), Direct of Medical Support (DMS), or Charge Nurse;
      • Printing itemized statements as requested;
      • Receiving, sending, and distributing correspondence as directed;
      • Filing and scanning medical documents and office forms as directed;
      • Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
      • Answering all incoming calls and distributing messages to proper personnel;
      • Assisting with other assignments delegated by the PSC;
      • Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system;
      • Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies;
      • Cleaning work area and other maintenance assignments as directed;
      • Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day;
      • Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the PSC or DMS;
      • Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations);
      • Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
      • Participating in maintenance assignments when necessary and as directed;
      • Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
      • Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
      • Adhering to all established policies and procedures;
      • Completing other duties as directed.

      Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

      • Must be 18 years of age or older;
      • Basic typing skills;
      • High school graduate or equivalent;
      • Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred;
      • Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system;
      • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time;
      • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds;
      • Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills;
      • Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks simultaneously;
      • Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work.
  • About the company

      Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative oper...