Patient Services Representative - Women's Health

Patient Services Representative

Highpoint Women's Health with Ascension Saint Thomas

This is a full-time position.

Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Services Representative joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Patient Services Representative who excels in this role:

• Facilitates the patient referral process and obtains appropriate pre-certifications as requested by the provider(s).
• Responsible for greeting patients; check-in, check-out, scheduling and managing telephones and messages.
• Collects and posts co-pays, deductibles, and past due patient balances at the time of service.
• Processes all insurance referrals and/or pre-certifications.
• Facilitates patient appointments with specialists, imaging, rehabilitation services, physical therapy and any/all other facilities the provider recommends for patient care.
• Serves as a referral resource for patients, clinical and front office personnel should a patient call or be present within the office.
• Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.
• Checks patients in and completes the intake process to include insurance verification and updating demographic information.
• Organizes and sets up appointments for some of the providers as needed.
• Follows up on special function needs.
• Performs electronic chart pre-load process. Also scans documents to the patient electronic chart.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, and data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Two years of medical office experience is preferred.
• Experience working with medical records is preferred.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.