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Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a limited casual Patient Service Representative to support the WomensFirst team in Harrisburg.

Shift/Hours: Variable days between the hours of 8:00am- 4:30pm per office needs - No holidays or weekends!

We are seeking to recruit an individual with exceptional customer service abilities and a dedication to patient care for our team.

Our office prides itself on a creating a fun and friendly team environment. Individuals with previous medical, office and epic experience will be given priority.

Travel will be required 25% of the time between offices. Manager will discuss further during interview.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

+ Provide a warm greeting for all patients.

+ Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference.

+ Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service.

+ Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout and schedule follow-up appointments.

+ Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.

+ 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.

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

+ 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.

+ *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:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran