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East Tennessee State University
Patient Care Representative (Kingsport Family Medicine) (1247)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$42,696 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Be the First to Apply Job Description Job Summary Kingsport Family Medicine is seeking a dedicated and professional Patient Care Representative to join our team. This position works under the general supervision of the Center Manager and is responsible for providing excellent front-office support in a medical setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work in a fast paced environment, be flexible and handle stress well Ability to accept responsibility and take initiative in accomplishing duties Ability to communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, physicians, and co-workers both orally and in writing Ability to communicate professionally via telephone Ability to handle all patient information responsibly Ability to adhere to and apply all university, college, department, and clinic policies and procedures Ability to behave professionally at all times and present a positive image of the facility Ability to work as a team member Ability to react calmly in emergency situations Ability to pay attention to details Ability to apply time management principles in order to accomplish assigned duties Keyboarding skills and basic computer knowledge Knowledge of office equipment: copier, fax, multiline phone system Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Two years of CPT and ICD-10 coding and data entry experience, preferred but not required One year of coding and data entry experience in a healthcare organization, preferred but not required