Lead, Patient Services Representative
Customer Service
Augusta, GA, USA
Position Summary:
The Lead Patient Service Representative is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the patient services department in a healthcare facility. They ensure that patients receive exceptional service, manage patient information, and facilitate effective communication between patients, medical staff, and other administrative personnel.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Manage staff schedules, troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, and monitor overtime.
- Collaborate with Clinical Manager to implement and facilitate new processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure timely billing and charge entry.
- Train new and existing staff to maintain consistency in front and back-office procedures.
- Greet and check-in patients in an efficient and professional manner.
- Maintain a well-stocked and organized desk and reception area.
- Scan patients' insurance cards and driver's licenses.
- Monitor patients in the reception area and communicate with them as needed.
- Handle patient check-out processes, including processing charges, collecting fees, and scheduling next appointments.
- Monitor past-due accounts and collect payments.
- Maintain and balance a personal cash drawer daily.
- Document new patient demographic information.
- Evaluate chart data for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, State, and Federal regulations.
- Collect proper authorizations and/or referrals from patients.
- Assist other front and back-office personnel as needed.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies and departmental scheduling requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid and active Driver’s License.
Skills and Abilities:
- Well-organized with keen attention to detail and strong task prioritization.
- Motivated to succeed with a positive and upbeat attitude, capable of working collaboratively.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and critical decision-making abilities.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive knowledge of medical and vision payers.
- Expertise in practice management/EHR software and patient intake software.
Physical Requirements
- May need to sit for extended periods of time while using a computer and/or telephone.
- Good vision is necessary for reading information on computer screens, documents, and customer information.
- Adequate hearing is essential for understanding customer inquiries and during conversations.
- Repetitive Movements such as typing, clicking a mouse, and using a headset.
- May need to walk up and down stairs.