Patient Services Representative-Float

Overview

The FLOAT Patient Services Representative 1 coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in, charge posting, cash management and basic patient appointment scheduling. Conveys a positive image and provides information to ensure patients' needs are met. As a member of the Float team, you must enjoy learning and supporting multiple departments within the organization, be able to work independently and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Certifications : , Education : Experience In Lieu of Education; Associate's Degree : Related Field, Work Experience :

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process including : patient identification, patient check in / out, charge posting, cash management, patient appointment scheduling, patient registration and account set-up, phone calls.

Competent in telephone system, takes and delivers messages to physicians, nurses and others. Reports medical information obtained from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and in a timely manner. Distributes all messages according to practice communication standards.

Serves as a role model by conducting self in a responsible, professional manner.

Manage all incoming patient care requests related to in-basket activities, referrals, work que activity, and incoming telephone calls.

Proficient with insurance coverage rules. Proficient with coverage and rules that apply to eligibility, network coverage, and benefits.

Successful completion of mandatory insurance training and ongoing competency refreshers.

Competent to initiate and secure prior authorizations as needed.

Float is constantly expanding our services with new departments, locations and special services to support our community and organization, so staff must be able and willing to train in and support multiple departments / locations Float staff are required to perform all department specific job functions within the scope of their role that is required in the department in which they are staffing. Assist with PSR coverage in multiple departments (obtain knowledge of each dept and scheduling specifics) Travels to multiple departments in role, as needed Flexible with last minute assignment changes. Acting in the float capacity requires the ability to work independently. May be asked to work weekends / holidays if necessary (this would be minimum requirement & on rotation) May be asked to support pop-up / temporary departments, as needed

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $16.98per hour - $27.51per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.