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Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
Patient Services Associate I - Internal Medicine of Abington - Full-Time Days
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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.
$46,109 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details The Patient Services Associate (PSA) I enhances the patient/customer experience by courteously and professionally processing arrival and departure activities associated with visits to the practice/department. Primarily working at the front desk of an outpatient practice the PSA I verifies insurance, referrals and patient demographic information. The PSA I supports delivery of the Jefferson Experience by placing emphasis on the prompt and courteous treatment of all patients and visitors to maintain an efficient flow of patients to examination rooms. Job Description Summary The Patient Services Associate (PSA) I enhances the patient/customer experience by courteously and professionally processing arrival and departure activities associated with visits to the practice/department. Primarily working at the front desk of an outpatient practice the PSA I verifies insurance, referrals and patient demographic information. The PSA I supports delivery of the Jefferson Experience by placing emphasis on the prompt and courteous treatment of all patients and visitors to maintain an efficient flow of patients to examination rooms. Job Duties Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement) Processes check in and/or check out, point of service activities and/or scheduling of patient appointments via EPIC. Greets and interacts with patients/visitors in a professional manner, on phone or in person. Maintains efficient flow of practice and escalates patient and/or provider concerns as appropriate. Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards. Other duties as requested or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to communicate courteously with patients and/or visitors. Willingness to provide and support a positive Jefferson Experience for all patients and/or visitors. Ability to complete multiple tasks and work under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.