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Patient Service 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.
$49,358 / year median in the U.S.
+14% projected growth
Job Description
This position is Remote in Massachusetts. If you are located within commutable distance to the office at 500 Congress St, Quincy, MA 02169, you will have the flexibility to work remotely
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- Friday 8:30 am
- 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am
- 4:00 pm.
Primary Responsibilities:
Screens all incoming patient inquires (through phone, online/medical record message, or other means) to determine whether those inquiries can be appropriately handled by the Patient Service Representative or if they need to be directed to other team members Courteous, friendly, problem solver with customer service, patient focused communication Resolves issues in areas involving patient satisfaction, patient flow, and compliance with procedures and guidelines. Advocates for patients as appropriate Participates in resolving operational difficulties and communicates with supervisor regarding department issues and problems as necessary Resolves patient issues and ensures satisfaction. May refer difficult or highly complex phone calls and issues to higher level staff Initiates requests for forms, letters, medication renewals, referrals, prior authorizations, and any other administrative needs submitted by patients and answers any corresponding questions. Understands all documents and processes Reviews and facilitates the updating of missing /outdated information in the patient record, such as demographics, primary care physician selection, and insurance Develops and maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, department staff, providers, and other agencies Reviews department appointment schedules to ensure that clinic utilization is optimized and effectively supports the needs of the clinics as well as the needs of the patients Assists with basic data collection activities, ensuring data is properly collected and accurate (e.g. no show reports, telephone statistics) Participates in problem solving activities, focusing on productivity and quality. Works with supervisors to ensure continuous improvement of the department Participates in special projects and ongoing programs unique to the department Other duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED OR Equivalent Work Experience Must be 18 years of age OR older 1+ years of experience working in a medical, healthcare or medical insurance setting Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience Experience booking, rescheduling, and canceling appointments; and verifying patient eligibility using digital scheduling platforms Proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel for communication, scheduling coordination, reporting, and internal collaboration Able to complete up to 3 weeks of training on-site at one of our Quincy locations (Congress or Hancock Street) Ability to work Tuesday- Friday 8:30 am
- 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am
- 4:00 pm.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience working in a clinical setting Epic Experience Working knowledge of patient related documentsTelecommuting Requirements:
Reside within commutable distance to the office at 500 Congress St, Quincy, MA 02169. Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy. Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.Soft Skills:
Good time management skills Well organized Ability to solve problems Ability to multi-task Strong communication skills Strong attention to detail All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16- $29 per hour based on full-time employment.
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