Patient Services Representative Cataract & Laser Institute - 2.9 Mishawaka, IN Job Details 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications In-person patient registration Medical chart preparation Health insurance co-pays Patient question and concern management Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Electronic health records (EHR) management Phone communication Payment processing Greeting customers Patient demographics Assisting medical staff Medical billing and coding communication with insurance companies Payment posting in medical billing systems Medical claims submission Typing Deposits Phone triage Clean workspace maintenance Documentation Handling Managing patient records Balancing end-of-day transactions Patient scheduling via phone Bank deposit preparation Entry level Office phone management Under 1 year Patient collections management Full Job Description Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Are you energized and inspired when caring for others? Our Patient Services team serve as the welcoming committee for our patients, greeting them upon arrival, and collecting the necessary information for their visit. They also support the financial success of our practice by handling patient accounts, collecting patient copays, and filing insurance claims. Prior office experience is beneficial, but not required, as we have a comprehensive training program. If you pride yourself on a positive attitude and a patient-focused experience, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Services Representative facilitates communication between patients and doctors, clinical staff, and administrative staff, and acts as the liaison between patients, insurance companies, and the Central Billing department. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-authorizations, checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, answering phones, triage, responding to patient inquiries, and maintaining charts.

WHAT WE OFFER

6.5 paid holidays per year PTO after the first 60 days of employment Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

: Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, assist in patient communications and recalls Respond to patient inquiries about billing, procedures, policies and available services Prepare patient chart prior to appointment and complete upon patient arrival Efficiently process patients through check out by verifying chart documentation and insurance information, accepting and posting payments, preparing and filing clean claims, authorizing insurance and billing, scheduling referrals, and accurately entering corresponding data into EHR Perform end of day tasks, including balancing cash drawer, processing daily deposits, evaluating data from various reports, and submitting essential reports Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays Provide a safe and clean office environment Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager and doctor(s)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

(per ADA guidelines):

Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking, Stooping, Grasping, Typing, and Manual dexterity. The worker is required to have visual and verbal acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

Work Environment:

Professional medical office environment. 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.