Patient Service Representative, PRN - Outpatient Rehabilitation
Job Title: Patient Service Representative Various locations: Cooper, Mackinaw, Hemlock, Gratiot, Bay City, and Frankenmuth -
Department: Mary Free Bed at Covenant Healthcare Employment Type: Regular/Per Diem Shift: Days, 7:30a-4p or 7:45a-4:15p *No weekends or Holidays* Compensation Range: $19.50- $25.09
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.
Mission Statement: Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Summary Greet, provide information, and respond to the needs of patients, families, staff, and other visitors at the check-in/out desk including appointment check-in and out, registration, authorization/verification of insurance(s), explanation of benefits; collection of co-pays, assistance with way finding, or other services or resources for a program specific multi-discipline department. Interact in a customer focused manner during referral processing. Provide office support for all Scheduling and Patient Financial Services staff. Work cooperatively with other departments and outpatient staff/leadership to assure financial reimbursement for outpatient services.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Greet, provide information, and respond to the needs of patients, families, staff, and other visitors at the check-in/out desk Accurately collect and analyze all required demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data elements necessary to pre-register and register all types of patients Coordinate/schedule initial evaluation and subsequent patient appointments for multi-disciplines based on patient needs Manage calls from insurance/care managers to coordinate multi discipline care for patients Collect any expected charge for service provided and complete timely posting of cash collections, accepting and generating appropriate receipts for monies and credit card payments received; provide financial guidance to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution of the expected self-pay balance including options of payment and charity care Receive and properly respond to telephone, electronic, or face-to-face inquiries from patients or their legal representatives Perform all other appropriate activities as directed and as necessary to meet the patient's needs and to achieve expected departmental and organizational outcomes Provide various other responsibilities and clerical/therapist support as delegated by Manager We'll embrace all people by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for. Restoring hope and freedom, together
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Minimum of the GED/Diploma, Associate's degree preferred Computer experience with high accuracy level of data entry. Excellent telephone and customer service skills. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication, and overall customer service skills. Ability to perform in a high paced environment with a positive attitude and interact with professional staff in an appropriate manner.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field Minimum 12-18 months' work experience in healthcare with scheduling and/or PFS related job duties. Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding classification systems. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical rehabilitation.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Remain in a stationary position: Majority
Traverse or move around work location: None
Use keyboard: Frequently
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally
Up to 25 pounds:
Up to 50 pounds:
Up to 75 pounds:
More than 100 pounds:
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Other: None Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic. Additional Job Description
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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Sep 16, 2025