Patient Services Representative

Elliot Orthopedics Front Desk RepresentativeAt Elliot Orthopedics a Department of Elliot Hospital we offer expert personal and individualized care in the diagnosis and treatment of all orthopedic conditions including sports injuries trauma care joint replacement surgery and most musculoskeletal conditions. Together with physical therapy and primary care doctors we quickly and effectively treat the patient's condition as part of an integrated healthcare team. Our goal is to help our patients to 'Live Better.' Position Summary: M - F 8:15 am - 4:45 pm Acts as a representative in all areas of clerical support. Assumes responsibility for all facets of front desk operations including greeting and registering patients answering phones scheduling appointments entering patient charges and demographics. Retrieving and updating medical records collecting fees and performing general clerical and other duties as assigned.Key Responsibilities:Greets and registers patients notifies medical staff of their arrival.Verifies current address and insurance status.Uses appropriate company procedures referring doctors and correct protocols for writing referrals.Schedules referral appointments with specialists hospital testing and lab work.Completes prior authorization of testing according to insurance requirements.Checks out patient from the office. Collects payments and schedules follow up appointments or specialty appointments as appropriate. If office requires post charges to the patients account using appropriate diagnostic and CPT coding to ensure correct charging and posting to patient accounts.Maintains providers schedules optimizing effective scheduling of appointments. Confirms appointments for daily schedule.Assists in developing and implementing systems to support effective and accurate registration of patients. Makes recommendations to increase efficiency of patient care or administrative functioning of area.Education/Experience/Licensure:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.Experience: Previous experience in a health care setting performing similar functions preferred.Certification/Licensure: N/ASoftware/Hardware: Proficient in MS Office.What Elliot Health System Has to Offer:Health dental prescription and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesShort-term disability long-term disability and life insurance coverageCompetitive payTuition Reimbursement403(b) Retirement Savings PlanAnd more!Work Schedule: Days Elliot Health System is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation disability status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.