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Patient Service Associate - Duke Perinatal (Durham, NC, US, 27710) @ Duke University

Durham, NC, US, 27710OnsiteFull-time
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<p>At Duke Health, we&apos;re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Patient Revenue Management Organization</strong></p> <p>Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is the fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions for Duke Health.</p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong>ONSITE POSITION: Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)</strong></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"> <strong>Summary</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check-in/out, charge posting, cash management and patient appointment scheduling. Position also involves customer service, message distribution, ancillary scheduling and preparation and referrals management.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"> <strong>Work Performed</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing next day preparation activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Enter pre-visit orders and prepare new patient charts. Pick up X-rays, office c harts, medical records, reports, petty cash and collections bag.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">File history sheets, ancillary reports and all other required patient record documentation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Return medical records.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Attach HIPPA/Medicare documents to the encounter forms.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Check-in patient upon arrival in the practice.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Identify correct patient information in Maestro Care. Verify patient demographic data.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Edit Maestro Care as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Accurately identify the appropriate account for patient visit.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Present and educate patients on required forms and obtain signature as required by policy and procedure.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Completes all Maestro Care check-in files and manage all appropriate alerts.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Collect and post co-payments and balances on accounts due.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Imprint all patient specific chart documents and requisition/transmittal documents.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Copy, file and distribute insurance cards as indicated by procedure.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinate all labs/ procedures as requested.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Maintain private physician office charts.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare encounter forms.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Investigate and account for missing encounter forms.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Audit encounter forms for completeness and accuracy before batching.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Batches encounter forms or charge posting in Maestro Care.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Schedule tests and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Complete and distribute ancillary service requisitions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Explain billing to patients according to PRMO credit and collection policies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Determine the amount of cash to be collected based on insurance plan.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Check- outpatients.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Make return appointments by scheduling patients into the correct appointment type, entering the primary care physician or referring physician and scheduling tests and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Answer telephone, take and deliver messages to physicians, nurses and others.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Report obtained medical information from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and timely. Disseminate messages according to practice communication standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Strong verbal and written communication.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Basic PC and data entry skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of medical terminology and telephone etiquette.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, provide oral and written instructions, interact tactfully with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships with others.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Must be able to apply specific departmental policies rules and regulations relating to verifying patient information, collecting payments and maintaining records and forms.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Education</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Experience</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and activities. Providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field. Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Degrees, Licensures, Certifications</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 9.6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">N/A</span></p><br> <br> <div><p> Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual&apos;s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. </p> <br> <br> <div><p> Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. </p> <br> <strong>Essential Physical Job Functions:</strong> <div><p> Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. </p> <br></div></div></div>

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