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PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc. @ Buxmont Pulmonary
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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
Responsible for completing the preregistration, re-registration and/or re-verification processes following department procedures using identified technology and appropriate registration/billing systems. In addition, responsible to accurately identity, verify, and document insurance coverage for scheduled services utilizing all available electronic and manual sources. Requires daily communication with patients/caregivers, schedulers and insurance companies via telephone in order to obtain accurate demographic, insurance, referring provider and patient liability information. Performs all front desk functions in addition to handling all scheduling functions. Answers phones, greets patients and family members in a warm and welcoming manner and works as part of a team to provide a good patient experience. This role requires a calm, rational demeanor; effective job performance; and ability to multitask in hectic, high-pressured, emotionally charged situations. Customer service is a key component of all duties. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Experience 2 years experience in a secretarial or clerical/general office position Required 1 year experience in a healthcare setting Required Licenses