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The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc

Patient Service Representative - Mental Health

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012

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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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