UPMC Department of Endocrinology is hiring a full-time Patient Services Representative to join their team in McCandless, PA. In this position you will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm assisting patients with check-in, check-out, and scheduling. In addition, you may provide occasional support with rooming patients and taking vitals. This location provides free parking! **Responsibilities:** + Provide a warm greeting for all patients + Guide patient through use of self-arrival technology or check-in patient at desk depending on patient preference + Collect copayments and any other applicable patient payments at the point of service + Confirm and/or update patient registration information at checkout + Schedule follow-up appointments within the practice at checkout + Schedule or connect patient to resources to schedule for ancillary services at checkout + Help patients navigate the healthcare system by providing clear and understandable instructions. + Provides follow-up to unresolved patient questions or needs to ensure the appropriate continuity of care. + Understands the principles of service recovery and is both empowered and responsible for taking appropriate action to recover from service that does not meet the expectation of the UPMC Experience. + Register patients in Biometrics (fingerprint recognition) program and explain benefits + Promote MyUPMC patient portal and assist patients in registration when applicable + Assist patients in education of financial responsibility and connect them to advocacy resources as needed + Confirm/verify insurance benefits with the appropriate carrier via online verification systems or telephone inquiries + Obtain signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations + Appropriately distribute / triage phone calls to other areas and / or clinical providers + Assist with administrative duties in the office including but not limited to scanning of medical records and faxing + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Completion of high school graduate or equivalent is required. + Experience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment and proficient typing skills are preferred. + Two years of experience in a medical / billing / fiscal or customer service function is preferred. + Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. + Prior experience with Medipac, Epic, or other health records systems is preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**