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Purpose:

A Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients upon arrival, promoting the usage of new and emerging consumer-friendly technologies, educating patients on their copayments and financial obligations and collecting payments when applicable, scheduling subsequent appointments within the continuum of care, connecting patients to financial advocacy resources when appropriate, updating patient's demographics and insurance coverage information, and promoting an overall culture of service excellence. Patient Services Representative display strong customer service skills that ensure that patients and family members have the desired UPMC Experience at UPMC physician practices, hospitals, and outpatient surgery departments.

Responsibilities:

+ Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable

+ Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed.

+ Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries.

+ 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.

+ Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers.

+ Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ 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**