Patient Service Representative

Company: Solis Mammography/ Washington Radiology
Location: Sterling
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

At Washington Radiology, our service-based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians we serve. For more than 70 years, Washington Radiology has set the standard for medical imaging care.If you would like to join a dynamic team dedicated to best-in-class quality and service excellence, we would like to speak with you.The Patient Service Representative is responsible for acting as the first point of contact for patients by greeting, gathering information, registering and posting payments. - This position is critical to Solis Mammography: by providing outstanding patient care and maintaining the flow of the center, the Patient Service Representative impacts the profitability of the organization.Location: Sterling, VAHours: Monday - Friday -RESULTS MEASURED BY THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way
• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner;
• Completely and accurately register patients including input of demographic and insurance information into our RIS (Radiology Information System) and verifying accuracy of existing information;
• Explain forms to patients and assist with form completion, via paper or tablet, as necessary;
• Process necessary paperwork by scanning documents that need to be linked to the patient's medical record and maintaining confidentiality;
• Responsible for collecting patient payments which can include explaining benefits given from insurance verification when necessary;
• Escort patient to dressing area, explain dressing procedure, and report wait time if assigned;
• Prepare paperwork for future appointments incorporating additional paperwork needed for specific exams or payers as necessary;
• Ensure all diagnostic tests have required orders, request as needed and follow-up on outstanding requests;
• Schedule and reschedule patients as necessary;
• Generate daily invoice journal at the end of each day and reconcile payments using Daily Reconciliation Report;
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group basis to pertinent individuals;
• Participate in front office training to stay abreast of front office policy and procedures. -SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma;
  • Two years of healthcare registration or customer service experience preferred;
  • Basic knowledge of cash handling;
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred;
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence;
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but sometimes complex written or oral instructions;
  • Ability to perform basic math -calculations: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite: knowledge of RIS software preferred.Hours: Monday Thru Friday -The Clinical Assistant is responsible for assisting the clinical team members to provide an efficient workflow and exceptional service. This position is critical to Solis Mammography; by providing outstanding patient care and maintaining the flow of the center, the Clinical Assistant impacts the profitability of the organization. -RESULTS MEASURED BY THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:Operations
    • Understands, demonstrates and promotes Solis Mammography brand promise;
    • Asks "How can I assist you?" 97% of the time;
    • Facilitates appropriate patient flow between registration and modalities to ensure proper care is provided in a timely manner;
    • Chaperones radiologists as needed;
    • Properly sets up trays for procedures; assists radiologists or technologists with procedures as required;
    • Proficient in the use of eRAD/PACS and Penrad;
    • Schedules patients for appropriate follow up and/or additional exams; obtains appropriate orders;
    • Verifies and or inputs patient information (demographics, insurance and contact information) into system 100% of the time;
    • Explains and assists patients with completion of forms on an as-needed basis;
    • Scans documents and links to patient medical records on an as-needed basis;
    • Proficient in handling calls for general patient questions, e. directions, hours of operation, etc.;
    • Refers questions regarding medical results to a clinical team member 100% of the time;
    • Maintains patient confidentiality 100% of the time;
    • Adheres to attendance policy;
    • Participates in front office training, as requested by a manager;
    • Performs other duties asSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Strong verbal communication and listening skills;
      • Energetic and flexible;
      • Manages multiple projects and timelines;
      • Well organized and detail oriented;
      • Exhibits sound judgment;
      • Forms strong working relationships within the team;
      • Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others;
      • Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite required;
      • Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred;
      • Minimum of two years' experience in healthcare or customer service environment preferred.Powered by JazzHR

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