Patient Care Specialist II

Job Description Summary ‎ Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role. ‎ How will you make an impact & Requirements ‎ Responsible for greeting and registering patients as they enter the medical office. Provides phone, clerical, and data entry support including insurance verification. Directs patients, visitors, and callers to appropriate parties and answers basic questions. Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in patients upon arrival at the medical office.
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments for patients
• Collect patient copays and update patient information in the electronic

medical records system.

• Handle patient inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• Efficiently process all urgent specialist referrals, appointment ticklers, and

urgent medical records release requests.

• Understand billing flags for outstanding balances.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as faxing, and scanning documents,

etc. • Uses software following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders. • Maintain HIPAA compliant computer access, including only secure means of handling and forwarding PHI (e.g., no emails, texts, or phone messages).

• Maintains clinical proficiency in practice specific competencies.
• Assist Practice Manager with assigned administrative duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate excellent service to internal team members and patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Perform all Specialist Patient Experience responsibilities, as defined by the job description.

• Successfully complete all required training on time.
• 1 – 4 years of experience in a clinical setting or patient environment.
• Is gaining or has attained full proficiency in job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the

organization.

• Have a positive customer service attitude and are energized by helping people.
• Assimilate information and listen well.
• Have a strong work ethic that includes thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Understand that success comes from working together (team player)
• Adapt to changing circumstances with patience and determination.
• Love to solve problems creatively and think analytically.
• Pride themselves on their ability to organize and process information.
• Take ownership of outcomes in providing quality service and support.
• Get excited with comprehensive training and continued opportunity to

grow/develop. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Physical Demands • Stand, walk and able to maneuver in small areas. Occasionally sit, bend or kneel. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help. Equal Employment Opportunity • MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, familial status, national origin, or any other legally protected class. • Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment.

• b>Compensation Range:
• 18.00

to $27.00 The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.