Patient Representative - Full time, daytime

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Representative provides day-to-day administrative support to our outpatient radiology imaging sites to maintain office flow and efficiency. The Patient Representative is responsible for check-in, including patient reception and registration, collecting payments, and scheduling exams for patients as needed. They also assist with onboarding and training new employees. This position is the first point of contact for patients as they arrive for their appointments and therefore plays an integral role in delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient reception and registration, including preparation of patient paperwork and maintaining demographic and insurance information in electronic records system(s)
• Collections payments and or/establish payment plans at the time of service
• Answers, investigates and/or directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate parties
• Schedules patient appointments and procedures
• Manages incoming phone calls, acting as a resource for patients, referring providers, and colleagues
• Conducts outgoing patient correspondence, including appointment confirmations and following up on missed visits to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner
• Effectively communicates with other Patient Representatives and clinical staff to help maintain office flow and efficiency
• Works with centralized teams to ensure necessary authorizations, financial estimates, and orders are on file
• Affords Patient Representative Managers and Lead Patient Representatives with onboarding and training new employees
• Proactively assists other Patient Representatives and clinic staff with questions or tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required
• 1+ years’ medical office experience preferred - Familiarity with outpatient clinical setting and patient registration workflows, familiarity with medical terminology
• High school diploma required
• Excellent customer service, both internal and external
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate

Physical Demands

• Primarily sitting; standing and walking as needed
• Lift up to 25lbs
• May be exposed to radiation, infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings

About the Role

Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services. Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Requirements

• Primarily sitting; standing and walking as needed
• Lift up to 25lbs
• May be exposed to radiation, infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens

Skills

• Customer service experience required
• 1+ years’ medical office experience preferred - Familiarity with outpatient clinical setting and patient registration workflows, familiarity with medical terminology
• High school diploma required
• Excellent customer service, both internal and external
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings

Pay

• Competitive base salary

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location

Southpark (Charlotte, NC)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.