Patient Services Specialist/Tech Assistant

Job description

REPORTS TO: Under the direct supervision of the Manager. GENERAL DESCRIPTION/POSITION GOAL: I. JOB RELATED FUNCTIONS: Demonstrates competency in the performance of job related skills appropriate to his/her customer populations and departmental services.Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the patient registration; Greets visitors/patients; Check-in process;Check-out process;Insurance verification process; Informs patients of costs for care being provided;Guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Answers telephones Relays messages.Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Prepares patients for exams by assisting with dressing and undressing, positioning patients for exams and escorting patients to and from the exam rooms. Prepares exam rooms. Must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures. May be required to start IVs; dependent on modalityRelies on instructions and pre-estab...