Patient Services Associate

Ohio State University Physicians

. Coordinate and provide patient support services .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong patient support capabilities, including effective communication, scheduling, and record management. Proficient in handling sensitive information and providing exceptional customer service in a clinical environment.

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Patient Support ServicesCustomer Service ExperienceEMR ManagementProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient RegistrationMedical Record MaintenanceAppointment SchedulingCo-Pay CollectionInsurance Verification

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMulti-Priority ManagementConfidentiality HandlingCustomer Service ExcellenceWritten and Verbal Information Conveyance

Tools & Technologies

Job-Related SoftwareComputer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Patient DemographicsReferral ManagementClinical FacilitiesOffice FunctionsAfter-Visit Summaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and provide patient support services
Answer phones, direct calls, greet patients and visitors
Register and check in patients
Update patient demographics and insurance coverage in the computer system
Maintain patient medical records via EMR or paper charts
Assist with patient scheduling
Perform office functions and handle patient payments as applicable
Take and relay messages or scripted care directions
Respond to patient and staff inquiries and communicate with referring physician offices
Perform check-out processes, including co-pay collections and scheduling return visits
Provide after-visit summaries and ensure follow-up tests are ordered or scheduled where applicable
Document patient activities
Monitor patient wait times and notify appropriate staff of excessive waits
Open and route incoming mail; distribute correspondence, reports, and office supplies
Mail form letters and track patient information or program data where applicable
Request and handle referrals and medical records from referring offices
Schedule appointments when directed
Maintain the cash drawer, reconcile daily cash, and prepare bank deposits where assigned
Contact insurance companies and obtain registration or procedural pre-certifications as assigned
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
One year of customer service experience
Skill in problem solving
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems
Ability to travel to other clinical facilities as required to accommodate staffing levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holidays
Wellness program