PSR
Summary
Front-office medical staff member handling patient check-ins, scheduling, payments, and insurance verification in a healthcare clinic using an EHR system.
Summary:
Perform day-to-day functions of the clinics front office including, appointment scheduling, patient registration, point-of-service payment collection, and other patient inquiry and problem resolution. Provide courteous and professional service to patients and assist other clinic staff as required. Create a welcoming environment for patients by exemplifying a patient-centered service demeanor.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Greets and checks in all patients and visitors.
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Schedules patient appointments
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Collects payment for services (i.e.) copays
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Answers phone calls
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Registers new patients
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Verifies patient data/insurance information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and updates when needed
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Coordinates with nursing staff regarding daily scheduling concerns. Escalates to PSR Supervisor/Manager if needed.
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Monitors patient wait times and notifies patients of delays
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Utilizes customer services skills to de-escalate high-stress situations
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Acts as a liaison between patients and clinical staff to assure patient continuity of care
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Assists patients with questions and helps direct them to the proper clinic resource
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Adhere to all NOHN policies and procedures
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Other duties as assigned
Operational Excellence
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Uses professional skills to the best of their ability
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Provides a positive patient-centered experience for every patient
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Considers safety of patients and works to help provide a safe environment
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Maintains a current up-to-date knowledge of new policies and procedures
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Works to create an efficient, highly productive environment utilizing LEAN methodology
Relationship Management
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Works collaboratively with all staff, providers and leadership
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Engages others as part of a team-oriented philosophy