Patient Services Rep

Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions:Responsible for scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data. Coordinates required testing prior to admission and ensures all information and consents are on site for patient's admission/procedure.Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.Communicates problems to Nurse/Physician/Clinical Manager.Employs appropriate and timely use of tasking.Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patientPerforms various clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing and mailing'sEstablishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staffGeneral Job Functions:Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient and special procedures.Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.Demonstrates customer service skills when communicating with peers/other departments.Verbalizes customer services skills to alleviate patient anxiety.Demonstrates good judgment in scheduling procedure to increase physician productivity.Demonstrates understanding of emergency proceduresLogs surgical procedures as needed.Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.Other job duties as required.Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:High School/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.Heart Saver certification within 90 days of hire required.0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.Experience with patient care equipment preferred.Pay Range: $18.13 - $22.02 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position. VillageMD