Patient Service Representative

Company: Esse Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 115 physicians, in 45 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Patient Service Representative for its GI Office in South County! This position is scheduled for four, 10 hour days (Monday - Thursday), 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Summary: The main responsibility of this Patient Service Representative role is to perform insurance verifications and obtain prior authorizations for infusion procedures. The Patient Service Representative is highly visible in their interactions and must always maintain an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications: Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent; 1 or more years of experience working with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of the different types of health insurance plans; i.e. HMO's, PPO's, etc., ability to recognize priority or emergency phone calls, ability to communicate effectively with patients, both on the telephone and in person, including patients who are angry or upset, ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, ability to sit at a desk and answer the telephone/perform data entry up to 8 hours a day, proficient with Windows-based PC environment.

To learn more about what it's like to be an Esse employee, please visit our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! Search "Essehealthbenefitsu".

Benefit highlights & more!

* Multiple medical coverage benefits
* Generous PTO policy + 8 paid holidays
* 401k match + profit sharing
* Tuition reimbursement
* Wellness program

EOE

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