Patient Services Representative - UPMC Carlisle - (Days, Evenings, or Nights)

Purpose:

Join our team! We are hiring for multiple Part-Time Limited and Casual Patient Services Representative opportunities. In this role, you'll be one of the first points of contact for patients and families, helping create a welcoming and positive UPMC Experience. Responsibilities include assisting with check-in, scheduling appointments, updating demographic and insurance information, explaining financial obligations, collecting payments when applicable, connecting patients with financial resources, and helping patients navigate available technologies.

Responsibilities:

• provide a warm greeting for all patients.

• Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference.

• Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service.

• Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout.

• Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout.

• Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout.

• Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions.

• Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.

• Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience

• .Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits.

• Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable

• Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed.

• Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries.

• Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.

• Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers.

• Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing.

• Stays informed on navigation and usability of UPMC Patient Portal; confidently and clearly communicates what patients need to know to navigate the Portal to ensure a smooth experience and continued access to health information and care services.

• Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required.

• Experience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred.

• Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

• Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran