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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.
$43,797 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
What You Will Do Primary responsibilities are accurate and efficient patient registration, procedure scheduling, charge transmittals, collections, and procurement. Representatives must use quality customer service techniques to ensure patient needs are met. Maintain professional interpersonal skills with patients, physicians and co-workers. Supports department operations as needed. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience 1+ years related experience as a Secretary/Receptionist (Preferred) and Customer service experience preferably in the medical field. (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Typing skills - 30 wpm. (Required proficiency) Excellent verbal/communication skills. (Required proficiency) Detail oriented. (Required proficiency) Basic computer knowledge. (Required proficiency) ICD9 coding and medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency) Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10%