Patient Service Representative - WellMed at Oak Cliff

Patient Services Representative

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Services Representatives is responsible for greeting patients and collecting, recording and balancing payments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets patients as they arrive and manages 20 minute wait time
• Assists patient with intake processes including copying required documents
• Collects co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles and issues receipts
• Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies
• Processes walk-in patients and visitors
• Answers phones and schedules appointments
• Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule) Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed in timely manner
• Processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• 1+ years of related work experience including data entry
• Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
• Proven ability to accurately sort and file materials by alphabetic or numeric systems
• Proven effective communication and customer service skills
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualification:

• ICD 9 and CPT coding experience

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.