Patient Services Representative- Float

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Patient Services Representative- Float

Department: Float Staff

• CPG

Usual Schedule: M-F

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: None

Job Category: Clerical/Admin

Work Location: Carle Champaign on Curtis

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 42358

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: 3 - 5 Years

Weekend Requirements: None

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: None

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The FLOAT Patient Services Representative 1 coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in, charge posting, cash management and basic patient appointment scheduling. Conveys a positive image and provides information to ensure patients' needs are met. As a member of the Float team, you must enjoy learning and supporting multiple departments within the organization, be able to work independently and have reliable transportation.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Related Field or Experience in Lieu of Education

• Three (3) years of experience in an office/customer service environment is an acceptable substitution for Associate's Degree

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of medical terminology course within one (1) year of start date in position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Previous public contact position, basic computer skills, and experience using fax machine, copier and other general office equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of medical terminology course

• Reliable transportation

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Strong communication skills; observes high standard of confidentiality; multiple tasks concurrently; memory for details; ability to prioritize and complete tasks under stressful conditions with interruptions; ability to accept and implement change and function in instances where decisions are not always apparent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process including: patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management, patient appointment scheduling, patient registration and account set-up, phone calls.

• Competent in telephone system, takes and delivers messages to physicians, nurses and others. Reports medical information obtained from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and in a timely manner. Distributes all messages according to practice communication standards.

• Serves as a role model by conducting self in a responsible, professional manner.

• Manage all incoming patient care requests related to in-basket activities, referrals, work que activity, and incoming telephone calls.

• Proficient with insurance coverage rules. Proficient with coverage and rules that apply to eligibility, network coverage, and benefits.

• Successful completion of mandatory insurance training and ongoing competency refreshers.

• Competent to initiate and secure prior authorizations as needed.

• As a Float PSR, you have ample opportunities to grow your skills, work in different specialties/departments and advance in your career.

• Float is constantly expanding our services with new departments, locations and special services to support our community and organization, so staff must be able and willing to train in and support multiple departments/locations

• Float staff are required to perform all department specific job functions within the scope of their role that is required in the department in which they are staffing.

• Assist with PSR coverage in multiple departments (obtain knowledge of each dept and scheduling specifics)

• Travels to multiple departments in role, as needed

• Flexible with last minute assignment changes.

• Acting in the float capacity requires the ability to work independently.

• May be asked to work weekends/holidays if necessary (this would be minimum requirement & on rotation)

• May be asked to support pop-up/temporary departments, as needed

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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