Patient Service Representative

Patient Service RepresentativeWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Service Representative to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for patients, ensuring a positive experience by providing exceptional customer service. This role involves scheduling appointments, managing patient records, answering inquiries, and facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.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 (special focus on physician requested return visits).Schedules referrals as indicated.Assists with patient outreach as applicable (e.g., next-day reminders, AWV support).Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule).Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed in timely manner.Performs all other related duties as assignedEducation, Experience and Skills:High school graduate or GED required.One year of related work experience including data entry.Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.Ability to accurately sort and file materials by alphabetic or numeric systemsEffective communication and customer service skills required (AIDET).Successful initial competency assessment, following rotational training.Excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly mannerMust be detail-oriented and highly organizedFirm grasp on administrative processes, and organizational policiesKnowledge of patient care and examination proceduresMust be able to maintain confidentiality at all timesMicrosoft Office SuiteICD-10 and CPT experience preferredProficient in patient check in, check out and referral process.Key physical and mental requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of forceAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machineryAbility to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writingAbility to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solvingAbility to travel to multiple locations to support business needs as requiredFLSA Classification: Non-exemptSoutheast Primary Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.