Job Summary:

The Patient Services Specialist I is part of a department-based scheduling pod that handles large volumes of inquiries and requests from patients and customers for access/assistance in scheduling diagnostic services, physician referrals/appointments, and general department information. The Patient Services Specialists are experienced professionals that deliver an exceptional patient experience through Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointment requests.
• Communicate insurance participation, financial responsibility and time of service policy.
• Obtain patients’ insurance/demographic information and register in EPIC.
• Perform real-time insurance verification and interprets responses. Escalates cases for resolution as appropriate.
• Participate in team discussions about complex patient scheduling needs.
• Address outstanding Epic work queue accounts.
• Schedule Epic referral.
• General faxing, filing, and mail sorting.
• Provide support and back-up coverage as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience including proficiency in medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service and problem assessment skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
• Prior high volume customer service experience in a call center environment is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $23.35 - $29.43

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61^st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.