Patient Services Operative (Night Shift)

Who are we?
Spectrum Health are one of Ireland’s largest Primary Care and Allied Healthcare providers, operating both a nationwide network of clinics and an online Virtual Service.
We provide GP, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics, and Ergonomic services to our patients, on a private, corporate or insurance cover basis.

Who are we looking for?
The Patient Support Operative is an exciting and new key role in Spectrum Health.
Their core responsibility is to empower and assist our patients in accessing the vital services they require for Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics, Ergonomics and GP.
Detailed below are the expectations of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change as demands on the company change. Performance Management Appraisals will reflect performance on the below.

Hours and location:
Location: Our office in Sandyford, Dublin 18
Flexibility is required, Monday-Sunday minimum 30 hours per week
Shift is as follows: 22:00-07:30/08:00

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  Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information during the registration process and update electronic medical records accordingly.
• Verify patient insurance coverage, obtain pre-authorisations as needed, and assist patients with understanding their insurance benefits and coverage options.
• Assist patients with billing inquiries, explain charges and payment options, process payments, and coordinate financial arrangements as necessary.
• Follow instructions from case managers and communicate with patients via phone, email, or in person (in clinic) to provide appointment reminders, follow-up instructions, treatment plans, test results, and other relevant information using the case management system to record results. Some case management services may also be required.
• Provide general administrative support as and when required to our clinicians keeping our patient management system updated at all times.
• Coordinate referrals to clinicians and communicate referral details to patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for enhancing patient services, workflow efficiency, and overall patient satisfaction ensuring strict compliance with the Spectrum Health ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Support the Service Delivery team to ensure that we have cover in place and any changes in schedules for Allied Health practitioners, Doctors and Drivers are fulfilled, including communicating with all relevant persons affected by any changes.