Patient Services Assistant (Per Diem)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHHHN MissionTo provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.HHHN VisionTo pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnershipsProposed Schedule: Up to 19.75 hours per week with a minimum of 16 hours per month. Shifts will vary based on the current and future operating hours of the Health Center.Current Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmPosition Summary:Responsible for basic administrative and patient support services. Acts as a key member of the health care team ensuring that patients, providers and other team members receive prompt and professional service. Performs all clerical functions in the Patient Services setting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily: Greets patients and other visitors promptly and professionallyAssists patients, team members, providers and other team members with incoming and outgoing calls and fax transmissionsIdentifies emergency situations (over the phone or in the health center) and takes appropriate actionsForwards calls, faxes or other incoming correspondence to appropriate team member, creating a patient case or physically talking with team members as indicatedAccurately enters and verifies patient demographics and insurance information/coverage over the phone and at check in Schedules/reschedules patient appointments, appropriately maximizing availability of provider schedule, utilizing the following to prioritize:Patients usual providerAnother member of the usual providers care teamAnother provider in the same siteAnother provider in an alternate HHHN siteInforms patients of HHHN Urgent Care sites Collects Co-pays, co-insurance and self-pay balances at time of visit. Offers patients sliding fee program Checks patients out, including scheduling follow-up appointments and processing referrals not requiring a prior authorization Reconciles payment batch amounts on a daily basis. Informs supervisor immediately with any discrepancies Performs all procedures in opening and closing departments in accordance with policy and procedure Provides highest level of customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers Protects the confidentiality of patients electronic medical record in accordance with policy and procedure Ensures timely response to inquiries from insurance companies and/or circulates to appropriate personnel Attends all expected training and meetings Assists Patient Services Manager or Lead with training Patient Services staff Classifies and barcodes hard copy documents for electronic medical records Reviews and follows policies and legal requirements prior to releasing copies of medical records Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer training and/or medical terminology training preferred Minimum of one-year work experience in a medical office setting or equivalent training/education required Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload Experience working with a diverse population required Experience with Microsoft Office required Experience with EMR and knowledge of billing a plus Excellent customer service and communication skills required The pay rate for this position is $19.38/hour.

Created: 2025-05-09