Patient Representative - Full time, daytime

For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services.Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: Charlotte, NC (Southpark Breast Center)POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Representative provides day-to-day administrative support to Outpatient Breast, Vein, and Carolinas Imaging Services (CIS) sites to maintain office flow and efficiency. The Patient Representative is responsible for check-in, including patient reception and registration, collecting payments, and scheduling exams for patients as needed. They also assist with onboarding and training new employees. This position is the first point of contact for patients as they arrive for their appointments and therefore plays an integral role in delivering an exceptional patient experience.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for patient reception and registration, including preparation of patient paperwork and maintaining demographic and insurance information in electronic records system(s)Collects payments and or/establish payment plans at the time of serviceAnswers, investigates and/or directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate partiesSchedules patient appointments and proceduresManages incoming phone calls, acting as a resource for patients, referring providers, and colleaguesConducts outgoing patient correspondence, including appointment confirmations and following up on missed visits to ensure patients are seen in a timely mannerEffectively communicates with other Patient Representatives and clinical staff to help maintain office flow and efficiencyWorks with centralized teams to ensure necessary authorizations, financial estimates, and orders are on fileAssists Patient Representative Managers and Lead Patient Representatives with onboarding and training new employeesProactively assists other Patient Representatives and clinic staff with questions or tasksOther duties as assignedQualificationsCustomer service experience required1+ years’ medical office experience preferred - Familiarity with outpatient clinical setting and patient registration workflows, familiarity with medical terminologyHigh school diploma requiredExcellent customer service, both internal and externalExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detailComputer literate Primarily sitting; standing and walking as neededLift up to 25lbsPossible exposure to radiation, infectious disease, bloodborne pathogensOvertime as needed depending on business needShifts subject to variation depending on business needCharlotte Radiology offers competitive base salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings.Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.