Patient Representative - Behavioral Health

Position Highlights

• Department: CC MHS Intensive Outpatient Services
• Work Schedule: Per Diem

This role is scheduled for one day per week in our Old Saybrook office, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There may also be opportunities to provide coverage or additional support in our Middletown office, as needed.

Position Summary

The Patient Rep is the central point of communication among patients, providers, other members of the health care team. In this capacity, he/she will ensure that patients are informed, updated, and assisted consistent with the needs of the department or practice. This includes determining patient needs by talking to patients, listening to their concerns, and making sure those needs are met by working with patients, family members, and medical staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets patients and responds to inquiries providing appropriate customer service

• Assists patient with practice/office-specific registration processes, to include kiosk/computer registration process if needed

• Enters patient demographic and/or insurance information into appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) system for tracking, billing or other purposes

• Efficiently schedules/reschedules patient appointments based on department/practice policy or guidelines

• Collects and accurately posts patient payments as required

• Answers phones and responds to patient inquiries appropriately; promptly addresses patients needs based on the scope of the position and clinical setting. Appropriately triage calls, referring to providers as necessary.

• Appropriately responds to inquiries from patient message inbox in timely manner

• Completes appropriate work items utilizing EMR system, to include patient follow-ups, pre-registrations, referrals, insurance authorizations, and other matters as needed

• Scans patient records into appropriate EMR system

• Processes faxes, incoming mail, and paperwork as required

• Completes daily office close and reconciliation as needed

• Understands and utilizes EMR system consistent with role, abides by all federal laws and organizational privacy policies

• Performs administrative and other duties consistent with position and needs of office

• Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation)

• Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment)
• Other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Solid computer skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Solid communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Receptionist / secretarial experience in a healthcare setting

• Associates Degree

• Familiarity with HIPAA and other medical privacy practices & regulations

• Medical office experience

• EPIC Electronic Medical Records experience

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Competitive and affordable benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan relief through Fiducius
• Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

About Middlesex Health

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