Patient Service Representative

Full-time

Mount Airy, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Patient Service Representative plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care within a medical front office setting. This position involves greeting and registering patients, verifying insurance information, and ensuring accurate documentation. The representative is responsible for coordinating patient appointments and providing necessary information to enhance the patient experience, all while maintaining professionalism and respect for patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Obtain or verify proper insurance and patient information, collect signatures and ensure accuracy and completion of necessary documentation.
• Collect and log all co-pays and fees.
• Answer/transfer incoming phone calls.
• Schedule, reschedule or cancel new or current patients, confirm appointments and notify staff of changes when necessary.
• Give patients appropriate orientation for preparatory and safety protocols, and provide directions to facilities if needed.
• Coordinate with the back-office staff for timely and effective care of patients.
• Demonstrate competency regarding the need to safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.
• Safeguard any on-site medications in accordance with Company policies, procedures and any legal requirements.
• Demonstrate respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on site or on patient portals.
• Be responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrate respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.
• Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.
• Establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Strong multitasking and communication skills
• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Medical terminology knowledge and recent medical/radiology office experience is preferred.