Patient Service Representative - Pediatrics

Patient Service Representative

Mercy Pediatrics Clinic St. Peters/Cottleville

4525 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Full Time - 40 Hours a week Day Shift

The Patient Service Representative (PSR) is the first point of contact for patients and visitors. The PSR ensures that the patient experience is positive and seamless by managing front desk operations and workflows.

Responsibilities:

* Greets patients and verifies their identity in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
* Performs general clerical duties: answers phones, Epic chart creation, processes mail as appropriate. Performs scanning, manages RightFax, makes copies.
* Performs all necessary check-in, check-out, and appointment scheduling activities.
* Balances and closes own cash drawer daily and keeps an accurate count of cash drawer amounts.
* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and general maintenance of clinic's equipment. This may include but not be limited to computer, scanner, credit card machine, copier/fax machine, calculator, and postage or fax machine.
* Reviews departmental communications in a timely manner, participates in meetings and suggests improvements in work.
* Supports and implements new changes in EPIC or workflows.
* Provides for a safe and clean environment in reception area and waiting room following Infection Control Guidelines.
* Adheres to Mercy safety regulations. Follows policy for completion of incident reports.
* Follows confidentiality policy/procedure.
* Maintains EHR and chart accuracy.
* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally is crucial in this role.
* Proficiency in basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
* Excellent customer service skills are essential for interacting with patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. PSRs should be empathetic, patient-focused, and able to handle inquiries and concerns with tact and diplomacy.
* Accuracy and attention to detail are critical in this role, particularly when entering patient information, scheduling appointments, and processing documentation.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy policy/procedure. Demonstrating discretion and maintaining patient privacy is paramount in this role.
* Adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure, handling unexpected situations with professionalism and composure.
* Attend and complete Clinic Core Front Desk Training post-hire.

Physical Requirements:
* Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
* Position requires standing and walking during each shift.
* Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience: One year of applicable medical office experience.