Patient Service Representative

Description

Children’s Health of Carolina, PA is excited to announce the upcoming opening of our Children’s Health Urgent Care location in Lumberton! We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Patient Service Representative (PSR) to join our growing team.

• Status:
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Rotating Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ideal candidate should love kids, have medical office experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be a quick learner and have an understanding of electronic health records. Must pose excellent verbal and communication skills.

We value our team and offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution (No Match Required)
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Options (Accident, Hospitalization, Cancer, Critical Illness & Life)

• Warmly welcome and greet patients and their families as they enter the office.
• Determine the need for visit (scheduled, walk-in, etc.). Ask why the child is to be seen.
• Obtain accurate demographic information, including insurance information and enter changes in the computer. Ask for a telephone number where they can be reached during the day, preferably a cell phone number if they have one.
• Verify insurance coverage, call for Carolina Access approval, if needed.
• Stress the importance of bringing Medicaid/Insurance , social security card, and shot record to all visits.
• Scan or make copies of necessary documentation.
• Collect co-payments on all appropriate visits.
• Make patients aware of old balances and try to collect, if necessary, establish a payment method and timeframe.
• Send the data for the encounter form to be printed.
• Notify patients of delays in wait time. Follow up with patients and families who seem to have been waiting for long periods of time.
• Enter new patients in the electronic record.
• Have patients complete necessary HIPAA paperwork and verify with proper identification.
• Ensure end of day batch report and totals are correct.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and notify the Director of Materials and Facilities Management of any needed supplies, etc.
• Ensure that all equipment utilized for duty of job is properly functioning and notify the Director of Materials and Facilities Management when repairs are needed.
• All phone calls should be returned within an hour, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
• Consistently provide immediate and appropriate attention to patients and family members.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Consistently demonstrate cooperation and assistance with other CHC employees.
• Consistently demonstrate positive response to scheduling changes.
• Constantly monitor the reception area for cleanliness.
• Always protect the confidentiality of information and records.
• Always follow mandated regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA.
• All other duties as assigned/requested.

• High School graduate required
• 1 yr experience working in a medical office setting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work with others in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, organized and exemplify the attitude and manner of a team player.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Physical demands include speech, visual and auditory acuity, frequent sitting with some standing and walking.
• Work conditions include contact with patients in controlled environment, potentially contagious diseases and possibly blood borne pathogens.

If you’re passionate about helping children and families and want to work where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and grow with Children’s Health of Carolina, PA!