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UPMC is hiring a Patient Services Representative to support the Eye and Ear Institute located at 203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. In this patient-focused role, you will serve as a key point of contact for patients and visitors, providing outstanding customer service while coordinating appointment scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, and other front-office functions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment. This full-time position offers a consistent schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team (occassional travel required to Shadyside office)

Responsibilities:

+ Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions. Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care.

+ Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing

+ Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference

+ Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout

+ Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience.

+ Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed

+ Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations

+ Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries

+ Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable

+ Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service

+ Provide a warm greeting for all patients

+ Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits

+ Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout

+ Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers

+ Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout

+ Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required.

+ Experience with personal computer based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred.Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran