Patient Service Representative (67096)

Patient Service Representative

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.

Category: Patient Service Center

Description

General Summary Of Duties: Responsible for advanced level scheduling for all patients to include scheduling patient appointments via telephone or electronic communication for: procedures, follow-up office visits, and ancillary services. Additionally, responsible for obtaining accurate documentation of patient information, physician scheduling, endoscopy center scheduling, requests received via the Patient Portal, and for responding, resolving and/or escalating as required, to all patient related issues.

Reports To: Patient Service Manager

Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Answer incoming calls in a timely and efficient manner while providing a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times.
• Schedules, reschedules, and manages cancellations and no shows for patient office visits and procedures.
• Maintains and updates current information on physicians schedules and endoscopy block time; schedules patients according to physician availability and preference.
• Collects and records accurate patient information according to the AGA Documentation Requirements.
• Ensures all applicable procedures are scheduled in AGA endoscopy suites; coordinates scheduling of procedures in hospital if necessary.
• Ensures all applicable ancillary services are scheduled at AGA.
• Handles requests for information or appointment received via the eCW Patient Portal or AGA Website in an efficient and timely manner.
• Mails/Emails information packets to patients who are new to the practice.
• Addresses questions regarding patient appointments and requests for information from referring providers.
• Accurately provides or counsels patients and/or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures; distributes or mails preps to patients if necessary.
• Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by the Patient Service Leadership team.
• Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner.
• Completes requests for information from other AGA staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts.
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Participates in marketing activities as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Participates in ongoing customer service training as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Required Education, Skills & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; Certified Medical Assistant preferred; strong customer service skills and ability to type 45 words a minute are required; 2-3 years of call center, eCW, specialty clinic, and/or gastroenterology experience preferred; staff member must be computer literate, able to operate healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications; bilingual skills are strongly preferred, but not required. *Must have a quiet place to work remotely, with sufficient internet bandwidth to work effectively from a remote location.

Additional Skills And Experience: Patient Service Representative must be able to:

• Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude.
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Patient Service Manager.
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person.
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required.