Patient Service Associate (Duhs Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

$5000 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 6 months and 12 months). Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.

JOB LOCATION

Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Patient Service Associate to serve as the first point of contact for our patients upon arrival for appointments. This role includes participation in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management and patient appointment scheduling.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule Patient Appointments.

• Check-In patients upon arrival/Check-Out patients upon appointment completion.

• Collect patient co-payment and/or balance due on account upon arrival.

• Create and attach referrals/authorizations for visits.

• Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing all preparations activities required per physician.

• Maintain and distribute all faxes received.

• File/Scan history sheets/ancillary reports and all other required patient record documentation.

• Answer telephone appointment line/main line (Disseminate messages according to practice communication standards).

• Complete all Maestro Care check in alerts at all times. Audit encounter forms for completeness and accuracy.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education.

• Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field. Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks or activities.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh