Patient Service Representative (66950)

Job DetailsJob Location: GOGO Orange City Business Office - Orange City, FL 32763Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDTravel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.Job Category: Patient Service CenterGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for advanced level scheduling for all patients to include scheduling patient appointments via telephone or electronic communication for: procedures, follow-up office visits, and ancillary services. Additionally, responsible for obtaining accurate documentation of patient information, physician scheduling, endoscopy center scheduling, requests received via the Patient Portal, and for responding, resolving and/or escalating as required, to all patient related issues. REPORTS TO: Patient Service Manager RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to: - Answer incoming calls in a timely and efficient manner while providing a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times. - Schedules, reschedules, and manages cancellations and no shows for patient office visits and procedures - Maintains and updates current information on physicians schedules and endoscopy block time; schedules patients according to physician availability and preference - Collects and records accurate patient information according to the AGA Documentation Requirements - Ensures all applicable procedures are scheduled in AGA endoscopy suites; coordinates scheduling of procedures in hospital if necessary - Ensures all applicable ancillary services are scheduled at AGA - Handles requests for information or appointment received via the eCW Patient Portal or AGA Website in an efficient and timely manner - Mails/Emails information packets to patients who are new to the practice - Addresses questions regarding patient appointments and requests for information from referring providers - Accurately provides or counsels patients and/ or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures; distributes or mails preps to patients if necessary - Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by the Patient Service Leadership team - Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner - Completes requests for information from other AGA staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts - Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information - Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager - Participates in marketing activities as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager - Participates in ongoing customer service training as directed by the Patient Service Supervisor or Manager - Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED required; Certified Medical Assistant preferred; strong customer service skills and ability to type 45 words a minute are required; 2-3 years of call center, eCW, specialty clinic, and/or gastroenterology experience preferred; staff member must be computer literate, able to operate healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications; bilingual skills are strongly preferred, but not required. *Must have a quiet place to work remotely, with sufficient internet bandwidth to work effectively from a remote location. ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Patient Service Representative must be able to: - Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect - Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude - Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help - Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Patient Service Manager - Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner - Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person - Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required.Qualifications

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