Patient Support Representative

Sylva, North Carolina

Appalachian Mountain Health
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JOB SUMMARY:

Patient Support Representative/ "Front Desk" works in the office as a general point of contact for all clients, providers, and third parties contacts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Answering screening prioritizing and delegating large amounts of telephone inquiries in a friendly professional manner including de-escalation skills for clients with behavioral health needs.
  • Returning client, provider and third party calls in a timely manner.
  • Referring client inquiries of a clinical nature to the appropriate clinical staff for triage.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Provide a welcoming first impression of the organization.
  • Client check in and complete full registration process.
  • Experience with verifying client insurance is preferred but not required.
  • Collecting payments.
  • Verifying insurance information.
Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Sending and following up on messages between client's and providers/clinical staff members via EHR
  • Read through for previous messages/encounters related to patient inquiry to clearly and efficiently communicate with patient and staff.
  • Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and documenting each point of contact within the EHR.
  • Verifying information on file and updating said information as necessary.
  • Using data and client registries to outreach to patients in need of preventive care and follow-up for chronic conditions.
  • Utilizing working knowledge of up-to-date insurance credentialing information to correctly schedule appointments.
  • As appropriate, triaging phone calls and following up on client's requests.

Salary Description

Starting $17.00 per hour
Date Posted: 31 March 2025
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