Clinic Patient REP - Nursing Float Pool

Clinic Patient Representative - Nursing

Christus Health

Tyler, TX 75701

Posted 4 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Clinic Patient REP - Nursing Float Pool

    Description

    ***Float Pool Position***

    Summary:

    Greets, instructs, directs and schedules patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical support staff. May assist with various duties within the clinic. Verifies insurance benefits and assist with referrals. Collects payments and prepares cash for deposits.

    • Financial: Responsible for determining, collecting and posting co-pays and deductibles; for address prior balances and establishing payment plans as directed by policy and procedure; for directing patients to appropriate financial counselors as needed; for ensuring accuracy in daily reconciliation/cash management process for site/unit.
    • Safety: Responsible for prevention of injury or harm to self; for ensuring safe work environments for others.
    • Policy Development: Assist Supervisor/Manager/Associate Director/Director in determining clinic specific policies related to front end operations.
    • Decision Making: Decision will require knowledge and understanding of system policies; assists leadership as needed.
    • Problem Solving: Reviews material to see if necessary information is on hand and is accurate. Assist other employees and/or patients with problems, as needed.


    Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Three or more years of experience in a health care organization
    • Ability to operate 10 key calculator by touch, telephone, computer, copier, and fax machine
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good math knowledge essential
    • Knowledge of managed care preferred
    • Some College preferred
    • ICD9 and CPT coding (advanced skills) preferred
    • Experience with charge posting or collections preferred


    Work Type:

    Per Diem As Needed


  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Insurance Benefits