Patient Service Representative

About the role

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

Department

Case Manager

Reports to

Center Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position

The Patient Service Representative – Medical and Dental is responsible to successfully check in medical, dental, and behavioral health patients when they arrive and assure completion of their registration process. Work Location: FLOAT Staff (ALL PHS Sites As Needed)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments for our medical and/or dental sites, and complete required documentation prior to patients leaving our healthcare centers.
• Cooky with Center Managers to correct denied claims to minimize our error rate, and ensure patient data is accurate and complete.
• This position must comply with local, state, federal, industry, and regulatory standards.
• The PSR must demonstrate an understanding of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and release of medical information, and possess the ability to work independently to process complex patient claims and authorization issues.
• This position requires excellent customer service skills and the incumbent must be an effective communicator.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of two software databases, Dentrix and AthenaStrong
• Analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Must be punctual and extremely reliable
• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new processes and ideas
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to determine work priorities
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of experience providing customer service in a healthcare organization, preferred
• Experience with patient access (scheduling, registration, insurance verification), preferred

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay Range

$17.66/Hourly - $23.74/Hourly (commensurate with years of experience)