Patient Services Representative (PSR) – Physician Office - Pediatric Dental

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Bon Secours

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Patient Services Representative – Pediatric Dental

Job Summary:

The Patient Services Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community. This position will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards, and patient identification. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. This position will provide excellent customer service and may be asked to occasionally cover other physician practice locations as needed. 

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary point of contact between patients and physician practices  
• Provides strong communication and excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner   
• Answers internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner, routes calls, schedules patients, and enters necessary information for patient scheduling into the computer system in a timely and accurate manner.   
• Processes patients in practice as they present for their appointments.  
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly, ensuring patient flow is maintained and informs supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately 
• Processes admission paperwork, including basic insurance verification. Secures, completes and verifies all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information as part of the registration process., Corrects registration errors as needed. 
• Records time indicators for lobby wait times. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required) 

Required Licensing & Certifications:

None

Experience:

• Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare (preferred)  

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: 

• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 coding (preferred) 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, typing and computer skills (including 40+ WPM typing skills) 
• Basic math skills 

Soft/Interpersonal Skills: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner 
• Problem solving skills 

Training:

None

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

SPed-Pediatric Dental