Patient Services Representative
Evergreen Health · Buffalo, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Evergreen Health values collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourages self‑expression. The Patient Services Representative provides reception, clerical, and organizational support to primary and specialty care facilities, collaborating with team members to ensure a patient‑focused approach to care.
Responsibilities
- Serves as receptionist for the medical practice area, directing clients/patients and screening visitors while handling incoming calls.
- Provides a positive, welcoming, customer‑service‑oriented experience for patients.
- Schedules new and existing patient appointments following proper procedures and protocols.
- Manages scheduling of interpretation services for non‑English speaking patients in the primary care facility.
- Checks patients in/out in the EMR system; verifies all patient demographics and personal health information.
- Captures necessary referral information when receiving new patient referrals from community healthcare providers.
- Manages reception area administrative tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
- Organized, multi‑tasking team player.
- Attention to detail and computer efficiency required.
- Experience with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems strongly preferred.
- Excellent typing and editing/proofreading skills highly desired.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from.
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost.
- Paid Time Off package equals 4 weeks in the first year.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Paid lunch breaks.
Schedule
Full‑time; Monday‑Friday.