Patient Representative - Potsdam, NY - General Surgery (Full Time)

Job Title: Patient Representative 

Department: Canton Potsdam General Surgery 

Location: Leroy Outpatient Center 

Hours Per Week: 40 

Schedule: Days (8 am to 4:30 pm) 

  

SUMMARY: 

Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) modules and other office equipment to perform all clerical tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Works in collaboration with physicians (MD, DO), Physician Assistants (PA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), and Nurse Practitioner (NP). 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform clerical duties, support providers, assist with billing inquiries, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

• Maintain professional interactions, manage referrals, and assist with patient education as needed.

• Collect payments, balance cash drawers, resolve discrepancies, and optimize supply use.

• Follow accreditation, state, and federal healthcare standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Assist with clerical issues, process improvements, problem-solving, and participate in training.

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) 

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Medical Terminology 

UNION:

1199-200B Clerical Workers (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.70 - $27.44

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.