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JOB SUMMARY:

Are you looking to join a team that embraces diversity and encourages collaboration to deliver exceptional patient care? You can become a vital member of our Eyecare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, self-development, and teamwork.

The Eye Department PSR team is a group of 12 highly motivated and supportive PSRs. Our PSRs support 7 Ophthalmologists + 5 Optometrists and work closely with a diverse mix of skillsets throughout the Eye department. On this team, you are guaranteed to learn, grow and feel welcome! Come join us today!

The Patient Services Representative (PSR) 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.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Related Field or Experience in Lieu of Education - Three (3) years of experience in an office/customer service environment is an acceptable substitution for Associates degree.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of medical terminology course within one (1) year of start date in position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Previous public contact position, basic computer skills, and experience using fax machine, copier and other general office equipment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong communication skills; observes high standard of confidentiality; multiple tasks concurrently; memory for details; ability to prioritize and complete tasks under stressful conditions with interruptions; ability to accept and implement change and function in instances where decisions are not always apparent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

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