Full-Time Patient Support Specialist

Company: Community Health Center of Central Wyoming
Location: Casper
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Position is Full-Time Monday -Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, 40 hours per week. Position may occasionally be required to work Saturdays and until 8pm. The Patient Support Specialist's primary duty is to act as a liaison between the provider and their patients. In this capacity, the Patient Support Specialist greets patients, updates appropriate information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), schedules follow-up appointments, collects appropriate co-pays, and educates patient's about CHCCW available programs (i.e., Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Case Management, Behavioral Health, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Quick Care). Patient Support personnel learn to verify insurances, Constantly review the content of patient documents, update registrations, use a multi-line phone system, and are in a unique position to ensure that a patients experience meets patient expectation.Special demands are often placed on the Patient Support Team. Courtesy, cooperation and the ability to accomplish many detailed tasks despite multiple interruptions are just a few of the special demands. Attention to numerous details, initiative, and good interpersonal skills are also necessary to perform the duties of this position. The Patient Support Specialist must be able to deal with sometimes difficult patients and relatives, and must show tolerance and compassion to patients with special health care needs. All information must be treated as highly confidential. Additionally, the Patient Support Specialist must be able to recognize medical emergencies and alert appropriate medical personnel and occasionally assist other health care providers with patients. In summary, the Patient Support Specialist must be diplomatic, yet business-like, when confronted with difficult situations, treating patients, providers and fellow staff members with dignity and respectPosition is Full-Time Monday -Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, 40 hours per week. Position may occasionally be required to work Saturdays and until 8pm.40 hours per week, Fully benefitted position

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