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University of Pittsburgh Residency/Speciality Patient Experience Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Residency/Speciality Patient Experience Specialist Job Summary
Provides administrative support services for patient care to include scheduling and confirming a large volume of appointments and surgeries via telephone, web, email, and in-person utilizing exceptional patient and customer service skills. Acts as liaison for patient records, maintains accurate databases and records, and ensures all forms and paperwork are completed and correct. Performs basic financial functions and guides students in administrative tasks.
Essential Functions
Coordinate the administrative aspects of providing dental care in the Implant Center; serve as a receptionist for the Implant Center; scheduling patient appointments; providing financial counseling and documenting pay agreements; taking patient payments and preparing daily bank deposit reports; entering pre-authorizations; verifying insurance eligibility; fielding inquiries regarding billing questions; auditing charts; submitting insurance claims; and facilitating the efficient and fiscally sound operation of the clinic.
Physical Effort
This position is mostly sedentary. The ability to move around the clinic and School is essential. No heavy lifting or carrying is required.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Patient Office Assistant Job Family: Health Professionals Job Sub Family: Clinic Operations Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI239205087