Patient Services Representative - Front Desk - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJob Summary:This role has ownership of the patient check-in and check-out process. The front desk function acts as a point-of-contactfor all non-clinical patient services including scheduling, processing patient payments and insurance documentation,maintaining patient charts and electronic medical records, and maintaining the front desk area.The Patient Service Rep must work collaboratively with their team, communications, technicians, and doctors to assist incoordination of functions necessary for ensuring an excellent patient experience through accuracy, efficiency andprofessionalism during the patient visit.Core Behavioral Values: Honesty. Trust. Responsibility. Dedication to our Patients Care. These behaviors are based onEyesight's culture and values critical to support the organizations mission of providing uncompromising care to patients.Essential Functions:Accurately complete the check-in process by greeting patients in a courteous and professional manner, educating them about our policies, and ensuring they have completed and all necessary paperwork has been entered into the system.Accurately manage the check-out process to ensure all data is correct, verified and recorded for billing before the patient leavesAdhere to and provide required documentation on HIPAA regulations with all patientsEnsure all necessary insurance referrals are in place and proactively follow up when necessary to secure documentation.Copy and scan insurance information and follow up to ensure eligibility on insurance is verifiedAddress patient questions and escalate as necessary to appropriate contact or departmentSchedule follow up appointments and same day emergency appointmentsManage check-out process to ensure all data is correct, verified and recorded for billingEnsure co-pay and other payment for services and treatments are collectedReview charts and schedule to ensure appointments are scheduled correctly and contain all necessary information to ensure efficient patient experience.Scan patient notes, referrals, and enter all data and call notes for trackingCommunicate effectively with patients and internal staff in a courteous, polite, and professional mannerRequirementsMinimum Requirements (education and experience):High school diploma or GEDPreferred:1 year in a Customer service/Customer facing roleMedical office experienceFinancial knowledgeUnderstanding of medical insuranceWork Conditions:Typical office conditionsNoise level is usually quietPhysical Requirements:Regularly required to sit, walk and standTalk or hear, both in person and by telephone;Use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment;Reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.