Patient Service Representative

Job Description

Description:

The Patient Service Representative serves as the first point of contact for patients calling or arriving at the clinic. This position is responsible for greeting and checking-in patients, obtaining patient information, collecting payments, assisting with necessary paperwork, and fulfilling other customer service or administrative duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Registering, scheduling and re-scheduling patients for initial appointments and follow-ups
• Entering data for patients into an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Answering patient questions about billing and payments and collect payments
• Screening incoming calls to provide the proper routing to other departments when necessary
• Verifying insurance eligibility
• Accepting lab drop offs from patients
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Must be Bilingual (Spanish)
• Previous experience in front office or similar role preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record system as well as foundational computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Ability to learn and follow HIPAA requirements and respect patient privacy rights
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills