Lead Patient Service Representative (HWD-Hollywood)
DermCare Management, Hollywood, FL, United States
Lead Patient Service Representative
Hollywood Dermatology - Hollywood - Hollywood, FL 33021
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Description
Lead Patient Services Representative
The Lead Patient Services Representative is primarily responsible for supporting our clinic's daily front desk operations through providing excellent customer service, administrative support and fulfilling general clerical office duties. Contributes to the overall positive work environment of the office by treating peers, managers, providers and patients with fairness, professionalism and courtesy. This role must ensure adherence to all HIPAA, OSHA, federal and state guidelines specific to patient care and privacy.
Administrative Lead Duties:
Coordinate and manage the activities of front office team members.
Organize and assign duties and tasks to front office team members.
Handling patient complaints, reporting results to Practice Administrator
Interviews, recommends hiring of, orientation, trains, assigns work to, and, when necessary, disciplines and recommends separation in conjunction with Practice Administrator
Enter retail product into inventory and periodically monitor inventory for expiration dates.
Manage provider schedules, templates and availability in PM system.
Assist management as directed with other location specific duties and needs.
Front Desk (Check-in/Check-out):
Greet patients & caregivers, providing welcoming and professional customer service.
Scheduling & rescheduling patient appointments as needed.
Chart preparation for following business day
Verifying eligibility & benefits
Listing co-pay, deductible, coinsurance on fee ticket
Obtaining prior authorizations or referrals as required for patient visit
Notify patients at check in if they will have to pay a deductible or co-insurance at checkout.
Collect all monies due at time of service and post payments collected from patient copays & balances
Maintain public spaces, such as waiting rooms to ensure they are clean, comfortable and organized.
Competently navigate and use all computer applications, including practice management systems, EMRs, internet-based applications and standard office applications.
Lead Patient Services Representative (cont'd)
Assist patients at check in, including, but not limited to:
Confirming/entering patient demographics into the practice management system
Assisting patients in completing consents, forms & obtaining copies of identification and insurance cards.
Document and call no shows
Assist patients at check out, including but not limited to:
Collecting & posting payments from deductibles, elective procedures & cosmetic treatments.
Assisting with product sales.
Scheduling follow up appointments as directed by the providers/clinical staff
Document and call no shows as needed
Scan completed fee ticket into patients' chart at end of visit.
End of day fee ticket, batch submission and cash reconciliation with the highest degree of accuracy.
Call center offices : All front desk staff logged in daily into the communication portal, and stay in close contact with call center.
Process and submit medical records request in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Distribute faxes as received to appropriate parties.
Relay updates and information between patients, staff members and providers as needed in order to maintain a smooth patient flow, and service patient needs in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills:
18 months + Supervisory experience in a medical setting
3-5 years Front Desk/Customer Service experience
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Bilingual a + (not required)
Patient advocate, excellent customer service skills
Able to handle a multitude of tasks in a sometimes, ever-changing environment
Effective at listening, to understand, clarifying and responding to questions/concerns raised by patients
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Health Savings Account
Hollywood Dermatology - Hollywood - Hollywood, FL 33021
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Description
Lead Patient Services Representative
The Lead Patient Services Representative is primarily responsible for supporting our clinic's daily front desk operations through providing excellent customer service, administrative support and fulfilling general clerical office duties. Contributes to the overall positive work environment of the office by treating peers, managers, providers and patients with fairness, professionalism and courtesy. This role must ensure adherence to all HIPAA, OSHA, federal and state guidelines specific to patient care and privacy.
Administrative Lead Duties:
Coordinate and manage the activities of front office team members.
Organize and assign duties and tasks to front office team members.
Handling patient complaints, reporting results to Practice Administrator
Interviews, recommends hiring of, orientation, trains, assigns work to, and, when necessary, disciplines and recommends separation in conjunction with Practice Administrator
Enter retail product into inventory and periodically monitor inventory for expiration dates.
Manage provider schedules, templates and availability in PM system.
Assist management as directed with other location specific duties and needs.
Front Desk (Check-in/Check-out):
Greet patients & caregivers, providing welcoming and professional customer service.
Scheduling & rescheduling patient appointments as needed.
Chart preparation for following business day
Verifying eligibility & benefits
Listing co-pay, deductible, coinsurance on fee ticket
Obtaining prior authorizations or referrals as required for patient visit
Notify patients at check in if they will have to pay a deductible or co-insurance at checkout.
Collect all monies due at time of service and post payments collected from patient copays & balances
Maintain public spaces, such as waiting rooms to ensure they are clean, comfortable and organized.
Competently navigate and use all computer applications, including practice management systems, EMRs, internet-based applications and standard office applications.
Lead Patient Services Representative (cont'd)
Assist patients at check in, including, but not limited to:
Confirming/entering patient demographics into the practice management system
Assisting patients in completing consents, forms & obtaining copies of identification and insurance cards.
Document and call no shows
Assist patients at check out, including but not limited to:
Collecting & posting payments from deductibles, elective procedures & cosmetic treatments.
Assisting with product sales.
Scheduling follow up appointments as directed by the providers/clinical staff
Document and call no shows as needed
Scan completed fee ticket into patients' chart at end of visit.
End of day fee ticket, batch submission and cash reconciliation with the highest degree of accuracy.
Call center offices : All front desk staff logged in daily into the communication portal, and stay in close contact with call center.
Process and submit medical records request in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Distribute faxes as received to appropriate parties.
Relay updates and information between patients, staff members and providers as needed in order to maintain a smooth patient flow, and service patient needs in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills:
18 months + Supervisory experience in a medical setting
3-5 years Front Desk/Customer Service experience
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Bilingual a + (not required)
Patient advocate, excellent customer service skills
Able to handle a multitude of tasks in a sometimes, ever-changing environment
Effective at listening, to understand, clarifying and responding to questions/concerns raised by patients
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Health Savings Account