Patient Services Representative at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Newburgh, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Appointment Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Documentation, Payment Collection, Bilingual Communication, Sliding Fee Scale Knowledge, Clerical Skills

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Patient Services Representative to join our growing team in Newburgh. RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $18.00 per hour ***(Plus opportunity for quarterly incentive) WORK LOCATION(S): Newburgh, NY (Occasional travel to other Cornerstone locations) STATUS: Full Time CORNERSTONE BENEFITS: Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays CORNERSTONE’S MISSION: Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Greets all patients promptly upon entering the patient waiting area, responds promptly and appropriately to their request. Uses appropriate phone etiquette, treating all callers with courtesy and respect. Is attentive to all callers placed on hold and diligently monitors time spent on hold. Monitors the patient waiting area and ensures that it is kept clean and orderly. Schedules appointments, changes appointments and cancels appointments as needed. Ensures that required documentation is collected for each patient; photo identification, insurance information, birth certificate (pediatrics), etc. Scans registration documents, patient identification, insurance card and other required documentation to the practice management system. Verifies insurance eligibility and PCP for each patient at every visit and accurately enters data into practice management system. Is knowledgeable about different types of insurance and their general i.e., PPO/HMO and PCP/referral rules. Collects copayments and visit payments at the time of registration. Completes all DNKA follow up with the patient and documents appropriately in EMR. Confirms appointments for the following day. Remains knowledgeable about the Sliding Fee Scale (SFS): Is knowledgeable about the SFS policies and required documentation. Offers sliding fee scale to patients with no insurance. Follows Cornerstone policies and procedures to qualify patients for the SFS as necessary. Provides cross coverage in another department/site as needed. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent At least one-year clerical experience preferred. Must have schedule flexibility. Bilingual required. Occasional travel to other Cornerstone locations. SCHEDULE: Monday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday–Wednesday: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM One Saturday per month: 8:30 AM–1:00 PM Employees receive one day off during the week. If scheduled to work a Saturday, the Friday schedule will adjust to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Responsibilities

The Patient Services Representative greets patients, schedules appointments, and ensures required documentation is collected. They also verify insurance eligibility and handle copayments.