PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: MEXICO URGENT CARE (PART TIME) - MU Health : Job Details

Shift : Part time - 20 hours a week between 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Department : Patient Access - Mexico Urgent Care Location : Mexico, MO Compensation :• Base Pay Range: $14.00 - $21.18/hour, based on experience• Special Pay: Additional $.50 per hour until 12/07/2024ABOUT THE JOBMU Health Care is searching for a Patient Service Representative who embodies compassion and collaboration. Join us in creating an exceptional patient experience where your warm demeanor and problem-solving skills shine. As a Patient Service Representative, you'll be the friendly face that patients and families encounter, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining organized and inviting spaces, reflecting our commitment to quality care. Embrace our Culture of Yes to Care, Deliver, Innovate, and Serve as you manage patient interactions, medical records, and cutting-edge technology. If you're excited to contribute to a patient-centric healthcare future, apply now and be a part of our transformative team. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.Learn more about MU Health Care.Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Collaborate with patients, families and/or staff in handling and resolving problems that may occur during the course of visit.Communicate any expected delays to patient and ancillary service departments.Greet, escort, and answer phone system, handle and/or direct calls to appropriate area, and place calls as requested by supervisor. Use excellent guest relations skills in all interactions with patients, visitors and staff.Maintain the general appearance of the waiting room, reception area, and offices; straighten magazines, chairs and other light furniture. Maintain working knowledge of all office equipment, fax, copiers, phones, etc.Request, prepare and ensure the completeness of the patient medical record and physician orders.Understand and subscribes to the Culture of Yes to Care, Deliver, Innovate, and Serve our patients.Validate patient demographics, insurance, pre-certification, prior authorization, referrals; accurately manage copay collections; prepare accurate billing documents utilizing knowledge of ICD-9, CPT-4 coding, and managed care plans; obtain signatures; process hold bills.Patient check-in, check-out, batching, scheduling, bumping, cancelling, and no-showing appointments; maintain bed control; conduct bedside patient interview; effectively utilize computer applications such as IDX/GE, PCS, Cerner, etc.Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply:Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks.Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls.May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.Six (6) months of experience with frontline customer service and guest relations duties and skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in a health care setting, hospital admissions, registration, medical office, and use of medical terminology strongly preferred.Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. 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