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Patient Services Specialist
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$42,072 / year median in Georgia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently with minimal supervision Manages patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, collection and cash receipting, arrival and/or departure desk activities according to standards and guidelines ensuring accuracy and an outstanding patient experience Encourages patient utilization of front-end technology during the registration process Enters and maintains confidential and accurate patient information including patient insurance, billing, and payment information throughout patient encounter Assists billing functions accurately and/or directs to appropriate billing office Demonstrates proficiency of emergency codes and appropriate responses as well as applicable federal and state healthcare regulations Monitors inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment Physical Requirements Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced office environment. Should be able to bend and lift up to 10 lbs. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED require. Computer experience required. Customer relations experience required. Experience with Medical Records Software preferred, Front desk practice experience preferred.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance