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Patient Services Rep II- Primary Care

Direct Jobs, Abington, PA, United States


Responsible for organizing and operating the office systems related to appointment scheduling, patient intake including data verification, charge entry and cash collection, statistical tracking office communications, word processing and filing of patient records.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive patients in a professional and caring manner.

Gather and update information regarding demographics and insurance in a respectful and confidential fashion.

Schedule and confirm appointments.

Obtain authorization and pre-certification.

Document and follow up on referrals.

Document and follow up on no-shows and cancelations.

Answer telephone using proper phone etiquette and direct calls accordingly.

Maintain content and organization of medical records.

Register patients, collect payments from patients, post charges according to procedures, provide receipts and appropriately document all financial transactions. This includes cash reconciliation and bank deposit preparation.

Order clerical and clinical supplies and maintain records.

Monitor waiting rooms and keep patients informed as to schedule delays.

Advise families regarding obtaining Medicaid coverage and/or Nemours Financial Assistance for their children.

Assist with arrangements for transportation

Assist with patient flow.

Prepare office communications

Participate in quality improvement activities

Filing of patient charts, correspondence and related documentation scan documents into EPIC.

Maintain inventory of supplies and forms

Open and sort mail, lab reports and consultation reports. Stamp "received" and distribute for Provider review.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
PERFORMANCE SKILLS

Accepts feedback

Asks questions for clarification

Gives accurate information

Makes suggestions for improvements

Is willing to accept change

Works as a team member

Uses listening skills

Manages resources prudently

Takes direction

Thinks pro-actively

Establishes positive rapport with patients and families, uses AIDET

Reports to duty promptly and utilizes time effectively to provide clerical support

Utilizes sick and vacation days appropriately

Participated in conferences/in-services

Attends staff meetings

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years minimum medical experience

Computer/typing skills required

Clerical experience in a physician's office preferred; EPIC experience preferred

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