service representative Lakewood, WA
Job description
Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.
At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! Check out our main career site for more details at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics is the largest independent bone and joint practice in Pierce County. In addition to three clinic locations in Lakewood, Tacoma and Gig Harbor, we also operate Puget Sound Surgery Center, an outpatient ambulatory surgery center, and Proliance Puget Sound Imaging, an MRI diagnostic imaging suite. Our team comprises of 13 board-certified orthopedic surgeons, 2 podiatrists, 10 physician assistants, and a 100-member support staff. We work together with the common goal of delivering expert, individualized, and compassionate attention to every patient. Staff and providers treat the patient as a whole, guided by a set of core values that are at the “HEART” of our mission – H.E.A.R.T. stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
Be Part of Who We Are!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The PSR is expected to perform position-related duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Greet and direct patients, sales personnel and visitors.
- Check in/verify information for established and new patients, confirm insurance/referral, consent forms and all patient information are up to date in practice management software and electronic medical record systems
- Identify payor source, verify insurance eligibility and financial status
- Enter personal health information and financial information into practice management system with a high rate of accuracy; complies with federal and local laws to ensure patient privacy
- Assist patients with completion of paperwork when necessary
- Inform patients of delay or wait time for appointments
- Review records for completeness, print necessary updates and put records in order
- Review physician clinic schedule for accuracy
- Collect and post co-pays
- Facilitate flow of patients by coordinating with medical assistants
- Schedule appointments, conferences and meetings in person
- Schedule interpreters for patient appointments as needed
- Complete duties and assist others as directed
- Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real time and outlined in Associate Handbook
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High School Diploma or the Equivalent
- 1-2 years relevant experience in public contact, preferably in medical office environment
- Minimum 1-year front office or reception experience, medical preferred
- NextGen and/or EMR experience (desired)
- Knowledge of practice management software and patient portal software is a plus
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
This description is intended to encompass essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person. Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
