Patient Service Representative- Northwest Internal Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

The Patient Service Representative is a key point of contact for patients and provides patients and guests with a positive customer service experience from start to finish during their visit.

• • • Full Time/Benefits Eligible
    • Monday- Friday 7:30a-4:30p
    • Columbus, OH

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure patients have a positive experience during their visit, whether in-person, telehealth and/or over the phone.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff to ensure patients and office needs are met. Collaborate with team to create a positive patient experience. 
• Greet patients and complete established check-in procedures upon arrival. Responsible for registration, including data entry of patient information and insurance verification. 
• Collect copays, deductibles and/or outstanding balances. 
• Responsible for checking patients out and scheduling follow up appointments and communicating necessary items at time of check out.
• Answer phone calls and email inquiries from patients and COPC administrative departments in a timely manner; direct or escalate inquiries when needed. Contact patients for appointment reminders or scheduling purposes.
• Complete clerical tasks including but not limited to distributing mail and reports, filing, scanning, scheduling, data input, management of electronic fax inbox and general support to all office personnel.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient data and stay up to date with HIPAA regulations. 
• Working patient portal with potential to rotate to the front office working check-in and check-out. 
• Referrals
• EPIC Duties

Qualifications:

Experience, Education, Licensures & Certifications 

• Preferred: 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare related setting
• Required: High School diploma or GED; or at least six (6) months customer service or healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; as well as interpersonal relationship building abilities;
• Strong organizational and written communication skills; 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and respond timely to patients and/or visitors;
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and understanding of patient privacy and ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality; 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example;
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs, and understanding of Electronic Health Record ( EHR systems)