Patient Services Representative - Podiatry • Days - 40hrs / wk.

Patient Services Representative - Podiatry

Under the direction of the clinic Office Manager, the Patient Service Representative serves as the first point of contact between the clinic and patients. Essential duties include providing excellent customer service, patient registration, handling incoming and outgoing calls, scheduling appointments and assisting patients with forms. In addition, the Patient Service Representative must be highly organized and have excellent interpersonal skills. This position operates in a fast pace environment and is considered a crucial link between the patient and care team.

Requirements :

• High school education or equivalent
• Prior administrative or clerical experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong telephone skills and etiquette
• Knowledge of basic math and office procedures
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Proven flexibility and willingness to handle a variety of tasks
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Experience with computer data entry and strong typing skills

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :