Patient Service Rep- PRN- Lee's Summit at The University of Kansas Health System

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Patient Confidentiality, Appointment Scheduling, EMR, MyChart, Insurance Verification, Problem Resolution, Communication, Clerical Skills, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Data Entry, Front Desk Operations, Patient Check-In, Patient Check-Out, Referral Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Title Patient Service Rep- PRN- Lee's Summit Days - PRN KUCC - East - Lee's Summit Position Summary / Career Interest: The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is an important member of the physician's care team and critical for creating a pleasant and seamless patient experience within an ambulatory clinic. This work role is responsible for front desk operations including greeting and checking in customers and visitors, answering calls, copay collection, completing MyChart and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) appointment requests, processing external medical records and helping the physician care team prepare for their daily patient appointments. May assist with checking patients out and scheduling follow up activities as needed. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Pre-Visit SchedulingSchedule internal and external incoming department referrals. Schedules in person appointments, telehealth visits, surgeries, procedures and/or ancillary services using Epic Cadence decision trees. Maintains extensive knowledge of appointment types, locations, providers, and specialties. Works to achieve a coordinated patient itinerary sometimes consisting of multiple appointments. Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning and document preparation, updating documentation and processing of referrals/order/appointment requests. Preauthorization of clinic specific visits and procedures as needed. Assist patient with MyChart activation and support, including how to complete check-in online prior to the appointment. During Visit Standard Check-InResponsible for high volume patient clinic check in/out and phone reception – following health system standards. Secures patient signatures for consent and financial forms. Follows and completes all standard registration documentation and scanning process in the Health System EMR Responsible for collecting all point of service collections due per the EMR generated patient estimate including copay, co-insurance, and deductibles. Assist patient with MyChart activation and support. Responsible for outpatient clinic direct rooming Responsible for supporting patient through self-check-in utilizing MyChart and the EMR Post-Visit (Check-out/Follow Up Scheduling)Schedule follow up internal and external diagnostic and therapeutic orders creating a patient itinerary based on provider orders. Assist patient with MyChart activation and support. Ensure proper front desk coverage until last patient is dismissed from the clinic. Standard ResponsibilitiesAttends and participates in department clinic daily huddles and process improvement initiatives. Understands patient experience performance expectations for ease of scheduling appointment, degree to which you were informed of delays, likelihood to recommend practice, courtesy of front desk and staff worked together for your care. Supports both front desk and scheduling (telephone and MyChart) workflows. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with providers and the clinical care team. Has a working knowledge of patient related policies and procedures as well as an understanding of the University of Kansas Health System services and programs. Follows the Health System standard apparel policy. Effectively communicates Health System Policies to patients and patient advocates. Familiarity with insurance coverage types (HMO, PPO, VA, Medicare) Expected to provide coverage at alternate locations to help meet critical staffing level needs, as delegated by management. Supports and participates in patient experience initiatives including marking campaigns and event registration Responsible for daily maintenance of workspace and following environmental health cleaning guidelines according to Health System policy and procedures. Responsible for following personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines according to Health System policy and procedures. Expected to complete necessary training and successfully pas 30-60-90-day quality assessments. Remains in clinic until last patient is checked out and any follow-up visits are scheduled. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED. 1 or more years customer service or health care experience Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Preferred Education and Experience College coursework completed towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Clerical, registration and/or customer service experience within a health care setting. Preferred Language Skills - If bilingual-Documented proof of competencies via language proficiency assessments Knowledge Requirements Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams High level of customer service skills focusing on problem resolution Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-46750 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Responsibilities

The Patient Service Representative is responsible for front desk operations, including greeting and checking in patients, answering calls, and processing medical records. They assist with scheduling appointments and ensuring a seamless patient experience within the clinic.