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Practice Service Representative
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What they do
A Customer Service Representative interacts directly with customers to answer questions and solve problems. Communicates with customers in person, over the phone or online. Provides help with troubleshooting technical problems for equipment or software. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.
$36,502 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Answer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner, and record messages for physician and other personnel. Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures. Obtain accurate information from patients and ensure all registration forms are complete. Collect patient and insurance payments and reconcile charges on a daily basis. Verify account balances, collect copays and refunds for accuracy. Provide information to patients regarding unpaid balances. File records in appropriate sections of patient charts and keeps patient charts in proper order. Prepare patient charts in advance and file patient charts when complete. Copy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records. Maintain files and records in a confidential manner. Maintain organization and efficiency of front office. Maintain patient confidentiality. Perform other related duties as directed or assigned. Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance practices. Knowledge of computer programs and applications. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence. Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding. Skill in operating office equipment. Skill in handling paperwork/filing adequately. Skill in handling incoming phone calls and triaging appropriately. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in gathering, interpreting, and reporting insurance information. Skill in trouble-shooting insurance claims issues and resolving appropriately. Ability to type 60 words per minute using word-processing software. Able to learn/use other computer programs including Microsoft® Excel, e-mail, Internet, and Microsoft® PowerPoint. Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff. Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems. Ability to interpret and understand insurance benefits and reimbursement. Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to work with little supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance