Patient Service Representative - Maternal Child Health- Full Time- Days Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
Patient Services Representative is a unique position that varies daily based on the clinical or clerical staffing needs of the practice. Duties often include supporting the physicians and/or mid-level providers in the practice with clinical activities and direct patient care as well as assisting patients and staff with the administrative and clerical needs of the practice.
Roles and Responsibilities: - Patient intake, such as greeting and check-in patients/verifying/updating patient demographics
- Assist patients with filling out consent forms
- Receive and process cash and credit card payments for medical services rendered
- Initiate calls, pages, and triage phone calls.
- Assists in admissions, discharges, transfers and fulfills other customer service or clerical duties
Required Skills and Experience: - High School or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in customer service
- Good time management and prioritization skills
Preferred Skills and Experience: - Previous medical office experience preferred
- College-level training/education in a healthcare support field preferred
- Previous EMR use/training helpful
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record Systems such as Meditech, Medent, and Epic
Physical Requirements: - Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
- Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
- Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location and Travel Requirements: - Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Shift: Days, Weekends and Holidays as assigned
- 0% Travel can be expected in this role
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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