Patient First

Patient Service Representative (FLOAT)


PayCompetitive
LocationOdenton/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R20241424

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

      • Assisting patients using the kiosk prior to registration.
      • Escorting patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated.
      • Respectfully handling Physician and Nurse requests in a timely manner.
      • Communicating information about Patient First’s billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed.
      • Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner while providing excellent customer service, compassion, and kindness.
      • Verifying all patient demographic, health, pharmacy, and insurance information.
      • Thoroughly answering billing and insurance questions and providing itemized billing statements as requested.
      • 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 processing incurred charges.
      • Completing all cash management duties to include counting and accounting for money collected at the end of the shift.
      • 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 in a timely manner.
      • Assisting with other assignments as directed.
      • Demonstrating an efficient understanding of the electronic medical record system.
      • Receiving, moving, and stocking ordered supplies.
      • Cleaning the front office work area and other maintenance assignments as directed.
      • Verifying daily reports are run at the end of the day.
      • Attending staff meetings as directed.
      • 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.
      • Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
      • 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.
      • Minimum one year of clerical experience preferred.
      • High school graduate or equivalent.
      • 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 multitask.
      • 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...