Patient Care Representative-Physical Therapy

Patient Care Representative-Physical Therapy OrthoConnecticut

• 2.6 Westport, CT Job Details Full-time $19
• $21 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Wellness program Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Health insurance referral requirements Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The primary responsibility of the Patient Care Representative is to greet and register patients arriving for Physical Therapy appointments and ensure all required patient information is collected and entered accurately. This role is primarily based in Westport three days per week and Wilton two days per week.

Schedule:

Monday

• Westport 9am-6pm Tuesday
• Westport 9am-6pm Wednesday
• Westport 9am-6pm Thursday
• Wilton 8am-5pm Friday
• Wilton
• 8am-5pm Benefits 401(k) matching + profit sharing Health/Dental/Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Life insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD Paid time off Employee Discount Program Wellness Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner; instructs patients to sign in; request and scan insurance cards; provide the appropriate secretary with the sign in sheet at end of session Verify and update all required information (demographic and insurance) Assures assignment of benefits by obtaining guarantors signature Assures patient has received and acknowledged receipt of OrthoConnecticut HIPPA brochure Assists patients in completing required medical history forms Collects all co-pays, unpaid balances and installment payments, generates a receipt and batches receipts with payments at the end of each

RREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High school graduation or GED; post graduate degree preferred At least one year of work experience in a medical office setting Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance verification Ability to demonstrate a mature, dependable, and responsible approach when interacting with patients, physicians, co-workers, and additional outside sources Proactive self-starter Understands referral requirements of major third party payers Ability to multi-task, prioritize and exceptional attention to detail Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Knowledge of medical terminology desirable One year office work / medical assisting experience Computer savvy Previous insurance experience is desirable Must be able to multi-task OrthoConnecticut, delivering exceptional care and real results has always been our mission, though we did things a little differently when we opened our doors in 1954. Today, we provide orthopedic care in a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, in which we provide the full spectrum of high-quality services under one roof. Now we can diagnose and treat the complete range of musculoskeletal issues for all ages in one easily accessible location with minimal wait time and a more efficient patient experience. One thing that hasn't changed since in 1954: our commitment to you OrthoConnecticut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.