Patient Service Representative - SCC Infusion Clinic
Coordinates schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provides clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.
Scheduling :
- Schedules patient appointments, either by telephone or in person
- Provides information about clinic operations
- Obtains patient demographics on new patients and updates demographics on established patients
- Answers telephone calls and distributes to the appropriate people
- Prepares and enters healthcare providers' schedules into the computer
- Coordinates schedules as directed to patient requiring multiple services
Check In / Check Out :
Greets patients as they come into the clinic for scheduled appointmentsAccepts payments and writes receiptsTotals encounter forms and inspects the form for completeness and accuracyCodes procedures and diagnosesEnsures the resident and faculty signatures are on the encounter form and chartCopies insurance cards and distributes to the appropriate peoplePrepares encounter forms and billing packets for patients to be seenMay prepare and type daily depositsBalances and closes cash box dailyPrepares ancillary forms for other services (i.e. x-rays, vascular services, etc.)Prints and faxes physician schedules to officesFiling and Organization :
Pulls patient charts for appointments or to file lab, x-ray, hospital information or other information into the chartCopies medical records for patients and other providers or facilitiesFiles patient chartsPrepares inactive patient charts for storage. Maintains log of charts in storageSecures charts that have been sent to storage that are needed in the clinicReplaces torn charts with new coversMakes up new patient charts and / or packets of informationPrepares new patient inserts for chartsRequests medical records from other facilitiesReferrals and Authorizations :
Talks to patients about financial accountsVerifies insurance eligibility and primary care physicians for patientsSecures referrals to other providers for HMO patientsSecures referrals from PCPs for HMO patients to be seen in the clinicCollects and verifies proof of income in order to determine what sliding scale discount is appropriate, if anyMiscellaneous :
Dispenses supplies as neededNotifies appropriate person when supplies are low and need to be reorderedTypes notes and letters for physicians as neededMakes immunization cards as neededLogs mail receipts according to University policySorts and distributes mailAll Areas :
Communicates with patients of all ages in a professional manner at all timesCommunicates with co-workers and employees in a manner which promotes a highly "team oriented" approachEnhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programsMaintains patient confidentialityPerforms related work as requiredGeneral Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements :
Education : High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience : 0-3 years of professional work experience required. 2 or more years of experience in customer service preferred.
Licensure / Certifications / Registrations Required : None required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Good verbal and written communication skillsCustomer Service skillsInterpersonal skills - able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external partiesProficient with the use of Microsoft Office toolsOU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.