PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

26.22

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Office Procedures, Typing, Word Processing, Computer Terminal Skills, Patient Coordination, Clerical Duties, Reception, Telephone Etiquette, Office Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Patient Service Representative Job Code: 501 Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm, varies per practice FTE: 1.0 Weekend Schedule: N/A Holiday Schedule: N/A Call Schedule: N/A FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Physician Support Department Code: 6990 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the smooth flow of patients and their information through the office. Completes the secretarial/reception and clerical duties of the office. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The BMH Medical Group provides medical services in various specialties and offices including internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, ob/gyn, cardiology, orthopedics, urology and general surgery. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or medical assistants) and clerical staff (receptionists, transcriptionist, file clerks). Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or equivalent education preferred. Experience: One-year medical office experience preferred. Requires knowledge of medical office procedures, typing and word processing or computer terminal skill. Licensure/Certification: None required. Mental Efforts: Requires the ability to read and write. Requires hand-eye coordination. Requires manual and finer dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately. Requires the use of office equipment, such as typewriter, computer terminal, telephone, copier, facsimile. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires the absence of color blindness. Requires working under stressful conditions (high office volume, high level of phone work). Requires working irregular hours. Environment & Working Conditions: Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions. Exposure to CRTs. Requires working in area with high noise level. Requires travel between Brattleboro and Bellows Falls. OSHA CATEGORY OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA STATEMENT Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the smooth flow of patients and information through the medical office. Performs essential secretarial, reception, and clerical duties to support physician practices.