Patient Service Representative I - Watertown MA

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Patient Services Representative I you will work under direct supervision, receive incoming calls and inquires and assist patients in the management of appointments/care. You will provide extraordinary customer service and strong problem solving skills to strengthen the patient/clinician relationship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screens all incoming patient inquires (through phone, online/medical record message, or other means) to determine whether those inquiries can be appropriately handled by the Patient Service Representative or if they need to be directed to other team members
• Courteous, friendly, problem solver with customer service, patient focused communication
• Resolves issues in areas involving patient satisfaction, patient flow, and compliance with procedures and guidelines. Advocates for patients as appropriate
• Participates in resolving operational difficulties and communicates with supervisor regarding department issues and problems as necessary
• Resolves patient issues and ensures satisfaction. May refer difficult or highly complex phone calls and issues to higher level staff
• Initiates requests for forms, letters, medication renewals, referrals, prior authorizations, and any other administrative needs submitted by patients and answers any corresponding questions. Understands all documents and processes
• Reviews and facilitates the updating of missing /outdated information in the patient record, such as demographics, primary care physician selection, and insurance
• Develops and maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, department staff, providers, and other agencies
• Reviews department appointment schedules to ensure that clinic utilization is optimized and effectively supports the needs of the clinics as well as the needs of the patients
• Assists with basic data collection activities, ensuring data is properly collected and accurate (e.g. no show reports, telephone statistics)
• Participates in problem solving activities, focusing on productivity and quality. Works with supervisors to ensure continuous improvement of the department
• Participates in special projects and ongoing programs unique to the department

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
• Demonstrated technology-literate skill sets
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional and appropriate manner
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal, customer service, time management, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience working in a clinical or customer service setting
• Working knowledge of patient related documents

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.