Apply today for a
Patient Services Representative with UPMC Susquehanna! 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. We are seeking candidates
with a strong customer service background and a desire to be empowered to
ensure a positive experience during a patient's visit to UPMC.
We are hiring a casual employee to work a variety of shifts during daylight,
evening and overnight hours. This
candidate will work a total of thirty-two hours per month, which includes a
total of sixteen hours during the weekend.
Are you up for the challenge? Apply online today!
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 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.
Qualifications
Completion of High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience with personal computer based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills.
Two years experience in a medical/billing/fiscal or customer service function preferred.
Medical terminology and third party health care coverage experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
Initiative to work productively with minimal supervision.
Able to work well under pressure.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Salary Range:
$13.66
to
$20.49
Union Position: No
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UPMC VALUES
At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!
UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.
Apply today for a
Patient Services Representative with UPMC Susquehanna! 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. We are seeking candidates
with a strong customer service background and a desire to be empowered to
ensure a positive experience during a patient's visit to UPMC.
We are hiring a casual employee to work a variety of shifts during daylight,
evening and overnight hours. This
candidate will work a total of thirty-two hours per month, which includes a
total of sixteen hours during the weekend.
Are you up for the challenge? Apply online today!
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 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.
Qualifications
Completion of High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience with personal computer based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills.
Two years experience in a medical/billing/fiscal or customer service function preferred.
Medical terminology and third party health care coverage experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
Initiative to work productively with minimal supervision.
Able to work well under pressure.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!
UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.