Patient Services Coord

14082BR

FTE: 0.8

Shift: Day shift (8-hours), no weekends or holidays

Compensation: $17.79+

Hours Per Week: 32

Weekends: No

Benefit Eligible

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is responsible for accurately capturing and maintaining patient registration data for patients admitted for outpatient services at UnityPoint Health- Meriter clinics. The PSR is responsible for querying databases, utilizing many different methods, searching for existing medical record numbers on all patients, in order to provide continuity of patient care within one medical record number that is assigned to each patient. The PSR establishes UnityPoint Health- Meriter clinic billing accounts in Epic, in order to accurately charge for services that are rendered.

The PSR is also responsible for completing insurance verification, which includes eligibility checking, obtaining insurance benefits in order to achieve maximum reimbursement. This information needs to be accurately entered into the system for use by UnityPoint Health- Meriter registration, billing, medical records, and clinical staff.

The PSR interacts with many internal and external customers and is responsible for creating a positive first impression of services provided at the UnityPoint Health- Meriter Clinics.

In addition to the registration and insurance verification duties, the PSR is responsible for scheduling all patient appointments in Epic Cadence and answering a multiline phone and triage calls to appropriate clinic staff, and creating patient call back messages routed to clinic staff.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team- For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture- At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits- Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
• Medical terminology
• Understanding of insurance policies and co-pay requirements
• Working knowledge of clinic processes and procedures
• Accuracy in spelling
• 1-2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting
• 1-2 years in billing, insurance verification and/or registration
• 1-2 years of customer service experience
• 1-2 years of experience working with health insurance terminology
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Problem solving skills and the ability to use one's own best judgment

Preferred:

• Associate degree in business, medical reception or related field
• Proven proficiency on various applications of the Epic system, to include, but not limited to, ADT, Prelude, and Cadence
• Ability to type at least 40 WPM accurately, using standard keyboarding skills

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