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UPMC Patient Services Representative in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Patient Service Representative to support the office in Chambersburg.
Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
No holidays or weekends!
We are seeking to recruit an individual with exceptional customer service abilities and a dedication to patient care for our team.
You must have a passion for working children and display exceptional people skills.
Travel is required for training plus one day a week after training has been completed to 3 Walnut St., Lemoyne, PA.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
Provide a warm greeting for all patients.
Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference.
Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service.
Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout.
Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout.
Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout.
Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions.
Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.
Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience.
Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits.
Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable
Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed.
Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries.
Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.
Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers.
Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required.
Experience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred.
Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran