Patient Services Specialist

Patient Services SpecialistThe primary responsibilities of Patient Services Specialist (PSS) to provide quality customer service by greeting the patient, collecting their information and payments in addition to scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Create and maintain patient charts within the EMR and billing systems for New and Hospital Consult Patients. Accurately record and communicate Hospital Consults to the appropriate physician. Responsible for all physician requests regarding schedule changes, patient appointments, etc. including maintaining all future schedules to adhere to physician preferences such as max number of patients, gaps between patients, canceling appointments etc. and fix any problems in advance. Responsible to work with physicians to assign new patients to appropriate clinician per office policy, if applicable. Keeps records of physician assignments, dates, and diagnoses, if applicable. Accurately and promptly check-in patients per clinic policy, collect and document payments, and verify demographic information is up to date. Collect or scan patient identification, patient chart photo and insurance cards. Prepare and work reports in accordance with AON and clinic protocols to ensure all patient care is accurate and timely. Schedule patient appointments including follow-ups, treatments, referrals, and outside testing ordered by the physician and provide to the patient in accordance with clinic policy. Prepare the clinic daily close deposit and documents. Balance the Cash drawer if applicable. Distribute documents to appropriate departments. Maintain E-Fax servers and distribute appropriately and/or accurately enter to patient chart as required. Fax or mail records requested by patients or outside physicians. Requests missing information for future appointments from facility or provider and has them faxed to the clinic then files record in chart.Provide support and understanding to our patients and their caregivers to create a friendly and welcoming environment. Graciously answer telephones promptly and route calls or document messages including voicemails as appropriate within the EMR. Activate and deactivate the answering service as required for clinic hours. Must understand and follow the policy for emergency calls. Perform the tasks of other patient services specialist stations that employee has been trained on. Will be expected to cover other stations for absences, lunches, vacations, etc. Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients' rights, safety, billing, privacy and collections. Adhere to all AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and disaster recovery plan. Assist in training other AON employees. Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working order. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times in accordance to policy and HIPAA regulations. Will be expected to work at any AON location to help meet AON business needs.Education: High School Diploma; Associates degree a plusMinimally one year healthcare field. Physician office preferred.Patient/Customer focused.Attention to detail with strong ability to multitask.Excellent interpersonal skills.Strong communication skills with a wide variety of personalities.Core Capabilities:Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.Travel: 0%Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM 4:30 PM. Occasional overtime may be required, and weekend shifts based on location hours and operational needs.