Job Description
Job Summary The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is the first point of contact for our patients entering the building. Our PSRs are responsible for ensuring our patient experience is truly one-of-a-kind; offering incredible customer service at all time. You will perform a wide variety of duties related to the reception and registration of patients. The position may require some evenings and Saturdays.
Duties And Responsibilities - Verify appointment and insurance information; enter registration information into Medent.
- Perform registration procedures for new and follow-up patients, obtaining all necessary demographic, insurance, and payment information; may explain insurance eligibility criteria and explain coverages to patient.
- Collect copays, balancing cash drawer, and logging weekly/monthly totals.
- Collect past due monies due to Excelsior.
- Verify insurance three days out from HealtheNet. Ensure insurance verification quota met daily.
- Remain flexible in work assignments as patient numbers vary and doctors schedules change often.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the billing department regarding billing issues for patients.
- Pull registrations through the patient portal.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, specifically orthopedic terminology.
- Proficiency in EMR and practice management computer programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements And Qualifications - Associates degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
- 2+ years medical office experience; patient registration experience desired.
- EMR experience required; MEDENT preferred.
Physical Demands - Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to enter data and operate office equipment.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.
- Frequently remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods working on a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine, and other office equipment.
- Occasional standing and walking required.
- Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.
We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.
Who We Are Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.
The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions. This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary. Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
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Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Saturday, Afternoon shift,