Patient Service Rep (PSR) Gastro Lawrenceburg

Job Title: Patient Service Representative (PSR, Medical Receptionist, Surgery Scheduler, Front Desk, Clerical)

Non-exempt

Benefits

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision 403b with Match Opportunity for Career Growth

Primary Purpose

As the Patient Service Representative, I am primarily responsible for collection of accurate demographic and insurance information from patients to facilitate a successful patient revenue cycle. Based on the operations of the practice, this position may be responsible for a variety of

duties, including collecting and handling payments, providing customer service, answering phones, entering accurate and thorough data into EMR, test scheduling, referral processing, and other

duties as assigned. The Patient Service Representative is responsible for compliance with all OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and completion of all

duties vital to business operations. The Patient Service Representative is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members and other visitors to the office.

Duties And

Responsibilities

Schedules appointments for patients either by phone when they call or in person during office visits. Uses manual/computerized system to match physician/clinician availability with patient’s preferences in terms of date and time. Communicates as needed with physicians/clinicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling. Verifies patient demographic information. Verifies current insurance by recording insurance card and ensuring current updates in the practice management and electronic medical record systems. Collects co-pays, self pays, and outstanding balances. Ensures all information on the patient encounter is complete, accurate, and ready for charge entry. Ensures completion of daily close out procedures according to

requirements and company policy. Ensures completion of referral process, outpatient test scheduling, and pre-certification. Files and distributes all patient information and incoming mail. Ensures accurate and timely distribution of patient requests. Works with central billing office as needed in a timely manner on all requests. Completes all paper/electronic medical records reports. Communicates and/or orders supplies as needed. Types correspondence and reports. Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly. Prepare new patient records. Answers telephones within three rings and is helpful and friendly. Other

duties and

responsibilities as assigned are complete on a timely, thorough, and accurate basis.

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Desired: Medical Office

Experience

Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Years Of

Experience

1-year

experience in a customer service role.

Licenses And Certifications

None