Patient Services Representative (Behavior Health Clinic)

Why MCR Health?

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and to support our Mission to serve everyone. Whether you are providing direct patient care or in other areas of our Company, you can find a home here. We invite you to be part of our Company where you can grow your career and serve with your heart.

In our time of Company growth, we are seeking a Patient Service Representative.

Work Location: Bradenton, FL

As part of this role, you will:

• Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service at all times to all patients, visitors, co-workers, and leaders to provide an Exceptional Experience to Everyone, Every Time.
• Follows the requirements of our Patient Experience training.
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of telephone usage and the operation of the telephone system
• Obtains, verifies, and/or updates demographics and insurance information in the EMR
• Performs verification of patient information - Ask for 2 -with every patient, every time, without fail.
• Ensures the protection of PHI and strictly adheres to all MCR privacy policies, including the use of social media.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times with appearance and demeanor. Follows all dress code requirements every day, including adhering to the non-personal cellphone policy in workspaces.
• Answers incoming telephone calls within three (3) rings and accurately directs and/or assists the caller, remembering to provide a Warm Transfer.
• Calls patients to schedule advanced and same-day appointments and accurately enters new or follow-up information into the EMR.
• Explains services and operating hours, and is knowledgeable about services offered by MCR Health.
• Accurately explains and assists patients to complete eligibility forms for reduced fees (slide scale) based on the most current guidelines.
• Completes patient screening, verifies eligibility and authorizations for specific patient populations (e.g., OB patients for Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW)).
• Informs and guides patients to appropriate resources
• Clearly articulates payment requirements with patients; informs patients of deductibles, out-of- pocket expenses, co-payments, prior balances, and percentage payables, thus facilitating cash collections for identified services; communicates with Insurance Department, Billing Department, and Financial Counselor as needed
• Protect medical records and other health information from loss, destruction, or unauthorized use or access.
• Perform health information management duties, including, but not limited to:
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months of customer service experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Bilingual a preferred