Patient Services Specialist-1

Job Description SummaryFormed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, andTexas, Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of thelargest 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 atmospherethat empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise tocare for you as an individual and help you grow in your roleThe Patient Care Specialist I provides essential front-line administrative and clerical support within the medicaloffice. This role is responsible for greeting and registering patients, verifying demographic and insuranceinformation, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate documentation within the electronic health record(EHR). The Specialist I upholds patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA, privacy, and compliance standardswhile working under close supervision to ensure a professional and efficient patient experience.How will you make an impact & RequirementsResponsibilitiesGreets, registers, and checks in patients, ensuring all demographic, insurance, consent, and contactinformation is accurate and current in the EHR.Collects and processes copayments following standard cash-handling and reconciliation procedures.Verifies insurance eligibility, obtains required authorizations, and documents verification resultsaccurately in the patient record.Provides clear explanations of check-in processes, insurance requirements, and payment expectations.Answers and routes phone calls, schedules or reschedules appointments, and maintains dailyappointment schedules while communicating adjustments to clinical staff.Processes urgent specialist referrals, appointment ticklers, and medical record release requests in atimely and accurate manner.Performs clerical and administrative tasks including filing, faxing, scanning, and uploading documentsinto the EHR.Reviews patient accounts for outstanding balances or documentation errors and partners with billingto resolve discrepancies.Maintains full HIPAA and privacy compliance by safeguarding patient information, properly managingdocumentation, and limiting access to authorized users only.Identifies and reports potential privacy breaches, compliance risks, or billing concerns promptlyaccording to established protocols.Prepares, routes, and manages medical documentation to ensure completeness, confidentiality, andaccuracy.Provides professional, courteous customer service and maintains composure during high-volume orchallenging situations.Coordinates scheduling across multiple providers, departments, or specialties to support efficientpatient flow.Audits patient charts, registration data, and referral documentation to identify and correct complianceor process issues.Participates in mandatory training programs related to compliance, privacy, workflow changes, andpatient experience.Supports the Practice Manager and care team with assigned administrative tasks.Participates in departmental audits, workflow redesign initiatives, and implementation of new systemsor technologies.Prepares and distributes operational reports related to scheduling efficiency, registration accuracy, orservice metrics.Demonstrates excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).1+ year of experience in clerical, customer service, or healthcare office settings preferred.Basic knowledge of EHR systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.Strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and time-management skills.Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality.Demonstrates empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients and families.Adheres to HIPAA and privacy standards in all communications and record handling.Consistently meets expectations, follows direction, and maintains punctuality.Adjusts to changing workflows and patient volume with composure and teamwork.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.Equal Employment OpportunityMPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees orapplicants 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 legallyprotected 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.Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Inkeeping with our commitment, MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are providedreasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fullyparticipate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of theposition,and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Millennium-Physician-Group