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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Patient Representative
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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.
$43,779 / year median in Missouri
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The best candidate will have customer service experience in a hospital setting. Strong customer service skills are the most important requirement for this position. This position also requires the ability to think analytically, prioritize multiple tasks, and work in a very fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for balancing cash drawers, counting cash, assisting patients with EOBs (explanation of benefits), accepting and posting payments, processing insurance remits, and other similar functions. The right candidate will have the ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues clearly and effectively, explaining insurance payments and denials and answering other claims-related questions.