Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Metabolism Diabetes Center

Position Summary

Obtains insurance information and referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.
• Registers all new patients and assists with form completion.
• Reviews schedule for new patients and makes updates when necessary.
• Calls patients with appointment time reminders; obtains insurance information and referral forms.
• Explains billing process to patients; answers incoming inquiries from patients and third-party payers.
• Explains billing process to other staff; assists with basic account maintenance activities.
• Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.
• Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Patient care setting.

Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment:
Office equipment.