Patient Services Associate – Float Pool

Ohio State University Physicians

. Coordinate and provide patient support services .

Posted 10/26/2026full-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 managing patient records, scheduling, and handling inquiries while ensuring exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Support ServicesCustomer Service ExperienceEMR ManagementProblem Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient SchedulingMedical Record MaintenanceCo-Pay CollectionInsurance VerificationData TrackingCheck-Out ProcessesReferral HandlingCash ManagementOffice FunctionsDocumentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessionalismPolitenessCooperativenessVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Job-Related SoftwareComputer SystemsEMR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Patient DemographicsClinical FacilitiesCustomer ServiceHealthcare SupportConfidential Situations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and provide patient support services
Answer phones, direct calls, greet patients and visitors
Maintain patient medical records via EMR or paper charts
Assist with patient scheduling and perform office functions
Handle patient payments as applicable
Register and check in patients
Update patient demographics and insurance coverage in the computer system
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, scheduling return visits, providing after-visit summaries, and ensuring follow-up tests are ordered or scheduled
Document patient support and check-out activities
Monitor patient wait times and notify the appropriate party of excessive waits
Open and route incoming mail; distribute correspondence, reports, and office supplies; mail form letters
Track and record patient information or program data where applicable
Request and handle referrals and medical records from referring offices
Schedule appointments when directed
Maintain cash drawer, reconcile daily cash, and prepare bank deposits where assigned
Contact insurance companies and obtain registration or procedural pre-certifications where assigned
Perform other duties or 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
Ability to provide exceptional customer service
Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems
Attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperativeness, and politeness
Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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