Patient Services Representative, Full Time (Centre Commons) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Patient Greeting, Self-Arrival Technology, Payment Collection, Appointment Scheduling, Financial Advocacy, Demographic Updates, Insurance Verification, HIPAA Compliance, Service Recovery, Biometrics Registration, Patient Portal Promotion, Medical Records Scanning, Phone Triage, Administrative Duties

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a full time Patient Services Representative to join the team at our Centre Commons clinic! This position will work a schedule of Mon/Tues/Fri: 6:45am-3:15pm and Wed/Thurs 10:45am-7:15pm and does not require any weekends or holidays! If you or someone you know would make a great fit, be sure to apply today! A Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients upon arrival, promoting the usage of new and emerging consumer-friendly technologies, educating patients on their copayments and financial obligations and collecting payments when applicable, scheduling subsequent appointments within the continuum of care, connecting patients to financial advocacy resources when appropriate, updating patient's demographics and insurance coverage information, and promoting an overall culture of service excellence. Patient Services Representative display strong customer service skills that ensure that patients and family members have the desired UPMC Experience at UPMC physician practices, hospitals, and outpatient surgery departments. 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 Stays informed on navigation and usability of UPMC Patient Portal; confidently and clearly communicates what patients need to know to navigate the Portal to ensure a smooth experience and continued access to health information and care services. High school diploma or equivalent is required. 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: Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients, guiding them through technology or desk check-in, collecting payments, scheduling follow-up appointments, and connecting patients with financial advocacy resources. They must also update patient information, ensure HIPAA compliance, and promote a culture of service excellence.