Patient Service Specialist- Radiology Administration-Full Time

Patient Service Specialist – Radiology (Full-Time) Deliver Exceptional Patient Experiences at the Front Door of Care Radiology is seeking a Full- Time Patient Service Specialist to join our dedicated team serving Binghamton, NY This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to grow within a respected healthcare organization. The Patient Service Specialist provides daily front-office support, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate registration, and exceptional customer service. This role is essential in creating a welcoming environment, supporting clinical teams, and maintaining accurate patient information in a fast-paced medical practice. Your Workday: Full-time position Typical hours- 40 hours a week day shift and every other weekend What You’ll Receive: Competitive compensation Comprehensive health coverage Immediate PTO accrual Retirement plan with employer contributions Career development and advancement opportunities Tuition assistance programs Employee wellness and support resources Recognized Excellence: Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes  America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes  America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes Guthrie Binghamton Radiology Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is a 197-bed acute care hospital that joined the Guthrie health system in 2024 and offers comprehensive imaging and radiology services for the Greater Binghamton region. The hospital also operates two mobile mammography vans , helping expand access to breast imaging services throughout the community Position Summary: The Patient Service Specialist provides direct, daily operational front office support. The Patient Service Specialist will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‐motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills. Education, License & Cert: High School diploma/GED required. Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant school preferred. Experience: Demonstrated customer service commitment in a fast‐paced environment with a minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service related field preferred. Medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be comfortable with computers and learning new applications. Essential Functions: 1. Responsible for greeting every patient in a courteous, professional, and timely manner Every Time. 2. Responsible for answering telephones in a friendly and efficient manner in conjunction with Guthrie’s Telephone Standards. Screens telephone calls, takes messages and provides information. 3. Responsible for scheduling and maintaining all patient appointments electronically. Verifies patient information at time of scheduling and assigns B# / MRN to new patients. Responsible for editing appointment schedule at the direction of practice management. 4. Registers patient. Reviews, verifies and corrects patient demographic and insurance information along with scanning current insurance cards into the patient’s confidential medical record. 5. Verify eligibility for major insurance carriers including but not limited to New York and Pennsylvania Medical Assistance to ensure accurate billing. Complete various types of insurance forms, pre‐certifications and referrals if applicable. 6. Possess the ability to inform, quote, and collect copayments, insurance deductibles, deposits, or unpaid balances at the time of registration as per Guthrie Medical Group, P.C. ‘s policies and guidelines if applicable. 7. Responsible for daily cash‐out and balancing in accordance with the Patient Cash Control Policy if applicable. 8. Performs liaison duties between patients, physicians, hospital staff, organizational departments, etc., keeping the departments fully aware of all necessary information. Keeps patients informed of any delays. 9. Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and attends meetings/huddles as required. 10. Requires the ability to prioritize daily tasks simultaneously in a fast‐paced, ever changing work environment within a strong team structure. 11. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance. 12. Assists with and completes other projects or duties as assigned including participating in all quality initiatives established by the organization. Pay ranges from $17.34-$23.96 based off experience. Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned.