Patient Services Representative (dermatology)

Patient Services Representative

UPMC Department of Dermatology is hiring a full-time Patient Services Representative to join their team in Shadyside, PA! In this position, you will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm assisting with checking patients in/out for their appointments, rescheduling patients as needed, scheduling follow up appointments, adding insurance information when needed, and answering patient messages via MyUPMC.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing
• Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference
• Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout
• 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.
• Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed
• 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
• Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries
• Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable
• Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service
• Provide a warm greeting for all patients
• Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits
• Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout
• Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and/or clinical providers
• Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout

Qualifications:

• 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