Covenant Health

Patient Service Representative, Float Pool

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift

Position Summary:

Provide administrative coverage for the patient service functions related to the check-out operations of the physician practice. Collect and process encounter form data. Collect and total outstanding balances and payments for services rendered. Balance work and computer at end of day.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• May answer telephone calls and route accordingly.
• Receives and records changes in patient information.
• Demonstrates familiarity with insurance procedures; demonstrates knowledge of which plan the provider(s) participate.
• Insures procedures and corresponding diagnosis are properly recorded on the fee slip for charge entry.
• Responsible for scheduling appointments for return visits and end of day procedures and balancing.
• Compiles data for the billing personnel.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year experience in medical office setting with working knowledge of clinic appointment scheduling, collection, and experience in ICD-9/10 and CPT-4 coding (charge entry) required OR minimum three (3) years of total customer facing/customer service experience required with minimum of one (1) year of medical office setting if charge entry is not required.

Licensure Requirement:

None