Patient Service Representative
Axia Women's Health is the nation’s largest community-based, integrated women's health network serving women throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. At its core, Axia Women’s Health is a community of over 400 providers across nearly 150 locations committed to providing a more caring, connected, and progressive health care experience for women. Its rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN care, breast health, high-risk pregnancy care, urogynecology care, behavioral health, and fertility. Axia Women’s Health has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice for Women’s Health by Castle Connolly and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.
About the role
The Patient Service Representative I (PSR I) plays a vital role in delivering a seamless and positive experience for all patients at Axia Women’s Health. Serving as both the initial and final point of contact for in-office visitors and incoming callers, the PSR I is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while managing a variety of front-desk responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner, providing assistance and directing them to the appropriate waiting area.
- Notify appropriate personnel to meet and escort patients to the exam room.
- Promptly and professionally route phone calls via direct transfer, paging, voicemail, or redirect as needed.
- Retrieve and appropriately route any messages from the answering service.
- Courteously screen solicitors for relevance to care center's needs.
- Perform registration functions for new or existing patients and activate patient files.
- Effectively collect and record copayments as required.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and clearly communicate benefit limitations.
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of patient encounters.
- Provide additional support to patients and medical staff as needed.
- Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, management, and other staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies (including HIPAA & OSHA).
- Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values by embodying its principles in daily activities.
- Uphold high standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism.
- Actively contribute to creating a positive work environment that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical Receptionist/Patient Service Representative experience preferred, but not required.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and patients efficiently.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Highly adaptable and able to adjust to changing priorities and conditions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage at satellite locations, as needed.
Schedule
Coverage flexibility expected for both locations in Sewell & Voorhees, ability to work at least one evening shift per week until 7:30PM.
Pay
The estimated pay range for this position is $18 to $22 per hour. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
Benefits
- Full-time benefit eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting.
- Choice of multiple medical insurance plans.
- Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long-term care, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering.
- Access to Axia providers at little or no cost through Axia’s medical insurance.
- Axia-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
- Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.