Patient Representative

Patient Experience Rep I - Ophthalmology (Needham & Worcester) This position is onsite, each week will be splitting time between Worcester and Needham locations (2-3 days onsite at each location). Position Summary: The Patient Experience Representative I works under close supervision to provide support to the administrative operations of a clinical service and works to ensure the best possible patient experience by effectively coordinating services to patients and families. Demonstrates interest in and ability to departmental and organizational initiatives & projects with a focus on continuous process improvement. Performs various administrative functions requiring basic knowledge of programs and services. Key Responsibilities: Provides positive and effective customer service to patients, families, and visitors, responding to routine inquiries and involving supervisors for complex issues Greets, screens, directs, and registers patients; enrolls patients and caregivers in the patient portal Collaborates with referring providers and practices to manage complex patient issues; may rotate in call centers Schedules patient encounters and procedures under supervision; monitors daily schedules and coordinates flow to optimize patient experience Prepares for and attends shift handoffs and team huddles Prepares examination rooms, assists patients, and ensures routine forms are ready for appointments Collects and processes patient demographics, insurance/payment, referral info, and clinical documentation; obtains authorizations and verifications Collects co-payments, reconciles deposits, and provides accurate records in hospital systems Transcribes treatment and billing data; communicates with other departments for clinical and administrative services Answers, screens, and routes calls; triages urgent calls and initiates emergency services when required Maintains calendars, schedules meetings/events, and supports logistics for departmental programs and presentations Processes prescription refills, letters, and external requests Participates in process improvement initiatives and supports internal changes to systems and procedures Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/ GED Experience: Basic customer service and computer skills. Makes use of customer service knowledge to assist patients and families in resolving problems. Conveys a positive demeanor when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers. Ability to communicate in a clear, effective manner both orally and in writing and demonstrate empathy in difficult personal situations. Ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies. Demonstrates the ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.