Patient Services Representative, Full Time (Sports) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Insurance Verification, Medical Terminology, Financial Advocacy, Appointment Scheduling, HIPAA Compliance, Technology Navigation, Office Administration, Payment Collection, Patient Registration, Service Recovery, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Self-Arrival Technology, UPMC Patient Portal, Biometrics Program

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Full Time Patient Services Representative to join the team at our Rooney Sports Complex! This position will work a schedule of Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 6:30am-3pm and Tues 10:30am-7pm. 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 patientsGuide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preferenceCollect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of serviceConfirm and/or update patient registration information at checkoutSchedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkoutSchedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkoutHelp 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 benefitsPromote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as neededConfirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiriesObtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulationsAppropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providersAssist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxingStays 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. E xperience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred. Experience with insurance verification 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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients, educating them on financial obligations, and scheduling appointments. They also assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and ensure a culture of service excellence.