Patient Service Representative Part-Time

Patient Service Representative Part TimeLooking to elevate your career? Join us!Work Location: 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 200, Chevy Chase, MD 20815Work Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours weekly, Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-7:30pmHourly Rate: $18.00 to $23.00 commensurate with experienceThe Patient Service Representative is responsible for acting as the first point of contact for patients by greeting, gathering information, registering and posting payments. This position is critical to Washington Radiology by providing outstanding patient care and maintaining the flow of the center, the Patient Service Representative impacts the profitability of the organization.Department Highlights:Patient-Focused TeamCohesive and Friendly EnvironmentSupportive and Encouraging AtmosphereHere is what you will need:High School diploma;Two years of healthcare registration or customer service experience preferredBasic knowledge of cash handling;Basic knowledge of medical terminology, preferred;Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence;Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but sometimes complex written or oral instructions;Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;Experience using Microsoft Office Suite: knowledge of RIS software preferredA Day in the Life of a Patient Service Representative:Provide services and support for the following areas:Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis WayGreet patients in a professional and friendly manner;Completely and accurately register patients including: input of demographic and insurance information into our RIS (Radiology Information System) and verifying accuracy of existing information;Explain forms to patients and assist with form completion, via paper or tablet, as necessary;Process necessary paperwork by scanning documents that need to be linked to the patient's medical record and maintaining confidentiality;Responsible for collecting patient payments which can include explaining benefits given from insurance verification when necessary;Prepare paperwork for future appointments incorporating additional paperwork needed for specific exams or payors as necessary;Ensure all diagnostic tests have required orders, request as needed and follow-up on outstanding requests;Schedule and reschedule patients as necessary;Generate daily invoice journal at the end of each day and reconcile payments using Daily Reconciliation Report;Participate in front office training to stay abreast of front office policy and proceduresWhy Washington Radiology?A Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row!Offer competitive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Backup Child/Adult Care as well as other unique benefits.At Washington Radiology, we save lives. We are empowered, appreciated, and part of something bigger. Together, we deliver compassionate, exceptional care. Every patient. Every time. Our service based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians we serve. For more than 70 years, Washington Radiology has set the standard for medical imaging care.