Patient Services Representative
Responsibilities
- Greet and check in patients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Accurately enter, update, and verify insurance information and patient demographics using multiple medical computer programs.
- Complete patient registration process by reviewing accounts and compliance‑related documents for completeness and accuracy; obtain and document missing information required for registration.
- Prepare paperwork for patient visits.
- Verify patient benefits and eligibility as needed.
- Collect all necessary co‑pays, deductibles, and co‑insurance; respond to questions regarding account status, payment arrangements, and concerns.
- Resolve billing or charge disputes or forward problem accounts to the appropriate individual for resolution.
- Monitor patient flow, adjust workflows, and notify clinical staff of pertinent information and changes.
- Act as a liaison between patients, guests, back‑office staff, and providers.
- Reconcile cash against daily charge and cash reports.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments as needed.
- Create, distribute, and file new patient charts/medical records.
- Perform clerical tasks such as copying, sorting, scanning, and faxing.
- Properly check out patients, including collecting appropriate co‑pays, past‑due balances, and fees; ensure completion of all forms and update medical records as needed.
- Keep the front desk area and waiting room clean, tidy, and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures and the employee handbook.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience as a telephone operator or in a high call‑volume environment.
- Proficiency in all PSR I duties with more than one year of experience.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program.
- Seven (7) company‑paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Inspirational culture focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 5:00 pm.
About Midwest Vision Partners
Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye‑care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco‑based private equity firm. Alpine supports MVP’s PeopleFirst™ philosophy, provides significant financial resources, and commits to physician leadership at the highest levels. Headquartered in Chicago, MVP’s mission is to provide world‑class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision and helping people live their best lives. The network includes 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1,500 employees delivering medical and surgical eye‑care services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. MVP strives to be the premier provider of eye‑care in the region through a culture of collaboration and excellence.