The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc
Patient Service Representative - Mental Health
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012
The Patient Services Representative (PSR) provides front office clerical and administrative support to the Health Center’s medical, dental, optometry and mental health departments. Works under the supervision of the Health Center Manager. Works with a multi‑cultural population of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ages and levels of education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The PSR may be responsible for performing some or all of the following duties:
Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees
Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas’ staff and patients
Works in a fast‑paced environment and proactively analyze and resolve problems
Assists patients with completion of intake forms
Answers phones; documents telephone calls when applicable
Determines if patient qualifies for sliding fee program; refers patients to enrollment specialist when necessary
Verifies insurance eligibility; submits insurance authorization requests as required by insurances
Receives and posts payments with correct payer code to patient accounts
Collection of payment at time of service
Scans documents into proper categories in patients’ electronic health record
Schedules new and follow‑up appointments; confirms next‑day appointments
Adheres to front desk policies and procedures
Updates patient files utilizing Electronic Health Records
Processes requests for Release of Records by reviewing, copying or typing special letters/summaries of records as indicated by Provider or Health Center Manager
Reviews daily charges
Works closely with back office staff to prioritize patients that need to be triaged
May assist patients with mental illness, substance abuse problems and or/emotional disturbance
Performs other duties as assigned including participation in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have one year of clerical and/or customer service experience, preferably in a medical, dental, optometry or mental health office. Proficiency with use of computers and basic programs is required. Preferred English/Spanish. Must communicate professionally and effectively in writing and orally; accurate spelling and grammar are necessary. Must have the ability and desire to provide excellent customer service. Knowledge of Medi‑cal and insurance billing requirements is desirable, including ICD‑9/ICD‑10 and CPT codes. Must have reliable transportation, as may be required to rotate to other Health Centers as needed.
Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.28 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The PSR may be responsible for performing some or all of the following duties:
Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees
Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas’ staff and patients
Works in a fast‑paced environment and proactively analyze and resolve problems
Assists patients with completion of intake forms
Answers phones; documents telephone calls when applicable
Determines if patient qualifies for sliding fee program; refers patients to enrollment specialist when necessary
Verifies insurance eligibility; submits insurance authorization requests as required by insurances
Receives and posts payments with correct payer code to patient accounts
Collection of payment at time of service
Scans documents into proper categories in patients’ electronic health record
Schedules new and follow‑up appointments; confirms next‑day appointments
Adheres to front desk policies and procedures
Updates patient files utilizing Electronic Health Records
Processes requests for Release of Records by reviewing, copying or typing special letters/summaries of records as indicated by Provider or Health Center Manager
Reviews daily charges
Works closely with back office staff to prioritize patients that need to be triaged
May assist patients with mental illness, substance abuse problems and or/emotional disturbance
Performs other duties as assigned including participation in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have one year of clerical and/or customer service experience, preferably in a medical, dental, optometry or mental health office. Proficiency with use of computers and basic programs is required. Preferred English/Spanish. Must communicate professionally and effectively in writing and orally; accurate spelling and grammar are necessary. Must have the ability and desire to provide excellent customer service. Knowledge of Medi‑cal and insurance billing requirements is desirable, including ICD‑9/ICD‑10 and CPT codes. Must have reliable transportation, as may be required to rotate to other Health Centers as needed.
Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.28 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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