Patient Service Representative- Endocrinology Specialists

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure patients have a positive experience during their visit, whether in-person, telehealth and/or over the phone.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff to ensure patients and office needs are met.
• Collaborate with team to create a positive patient experience.
• Greet patients and complete established check-in procedures upon arrival.
• Responsible for registration, including data entry of patient information and insurance verification.
• Collect copays, deductibles and/or outstanding balances.
• Answer phone calls and email inquiries from patients and COPC administrative departments in a timely manner; direct or escalate inquiries when needed.
• Contact patients for appointment reminders or scheduling purposes.
• Complete clerical tasks including but not limited to distributing mail and reports, filing, scanning, scheduling, data input, management of electronic fax inbox and general support to all office personnel.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient data and stay up to date with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Licensures & Certifications: Preferred: 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare related setting Required: High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; as well as interpersonal relationship building abilities; Strong organizational and written communication skills; Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and respond timely to patients and/or visitors; Strong knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and understanding of patient privacy and ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality; Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example; Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs, and understanding of Electronic Health Record (EHR systems)