Patient Support Specialist I
Spectrum Health and Human Services
Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.
Full-time: 2550 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
Performs complex administrative tasks and provides administrative support to clinicians, providers and/or managers while delivering exceptional customer service to the individuals we serve.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
+ Ensure the criteria for a high performing team member and the values that support trust, interdependencies and teamwork are role modeled and consistently evidenced in the work environment
+ Maintain a neat, organized workspace consistently
+ May require travel between sites to provide coverage for other support staff
+ Greeting and checking clients in upon arrival for their appointment
+ Processes intakes, scheduling, auditing, uploading documents into client health record, processing of patient letters and filing
+ Answering and directing calls to the appropriate person
+ Daily insurance verification of 3rd party payers, Medicaid and completion of financial reviews
+ Collection, reconciliation and posting of all client payments
+ Sends/receives incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
+ Responding to high volume of email requests in timely manner
+ Attend meetings onsite and offsite as assigned
+ Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
+ Strong ability to navigate computer programs, including Microsoft Office, internet search engines and agency’s Electronic Health Record system
+ Excellent customer service skills with clients and colleagues
+ Excellent computer skills and use of office machines
+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Meticulous attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills
+ Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
+ One year work experience in work related field preferable
+ Flexible availability and willing to work nights and weekends.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and have reliable transportation.
COMPENSATION: $17/hr
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