Patient Services Associate- Shared Clinics- Dublin

Overview Looking to join and lead a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion? With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders who all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. Our culture At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community. Our benefits OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and offers a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also provide an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. Responsibilities Purpose: The PSAs will coordinate and provide patient support services such as answering phones, directing calls, greeting patients/visitors, maintaining patient medical records via EMR or paper charts, assisting with patient scheduling and handling patient payments as applicable. Lead positions will also assist management in leading day‑to‑day operations. Greets patients and visitors, registers and checks in patients, updates patient demographics and insurance coverage in the computer system. Answers patient calls, takes and relays messages or scripted care directions; responds to patient and staff inquiries, and communicates with referring physician offices. Performs check‑out processes, including co‑pay collections, scheduling return visits, providing the after‑visit summary, and ensuring that follow‑up tests have been ordered or scheduled (where applicable). Appropriately documents such activities. Monitors length of patient’s wait and notifies the appropriate party (i.e., nurse, lead or manager) of excessive wait times as defined by the clinic. Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence, reports and office supplies; mails out form letters. Tracks and records patient information or program data where applicable. Requests and handles referrals and medical records from referring offices for new patient appointments. Schedules appointments when directed. Where assigned, maintains the cash drawer, reconciles daily cash, and prepares bank deposits. Accurately completes necessary paperwork to facilitate and track deposits. Contacts insurance companies and obtains registration or procedural pre‑certifications as required by the patient’s healthcare insurance or managed care providers as assigned. Uses job‑related software and systems effectively. Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities. Maintains attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients. Other duties or special projects as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. One year of customer service experience. Skill in problem solving and ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations while providing exceptional customer service. Pay Range USD $16.93 - USD $25.39 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio State University Physicians