Medical Center Representative

Phoebe Putney Health System

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Albany, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The representative manages incoming calls, patient flow, and medical records while handling billing, charges, and insurance claims. They perform essential business office functions including scheduling, registration, and collections within a medical clinic setting.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of customer service experience. You are proficient in basic computer skills, clerical tasks, and possess strong organizational and communication abilities. Experience in a medical office setting and with insurance coding is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPT

ICD-9

Basic Computer Skills

General Clerical Skills

Job Description

Job Number:

33800

Location:

Phoebe North Campus

Street Address:

2000 Palmyra Rd

City, State:

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPG CENTRAL SERVICES

Shift:

Days

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2026-04-10

Job Description Summary:

Description:

Description - ExternalJOB SUMMARY
  • Screens and refers all incoming calls and customers and or patients, manages customer and or patient flow, maintains current medical records, files secondary insurance, enters charges and payments, files secondary insurance, workers compensation claims, and corporate services claims, pursues collections daily, investigates patient billing inquiries, orders supplies and prepares mandatory computer generated reports. Performs business office functions within a medical clinic related to appointment scheduling, registration, claims management, cash collection, and medical records maintenance. During times of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - ExternalEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • 1 year of medical office experience is required (Preferred)
  • 1 year experience with CPT and ICD-9 insurance coding (Preferred)
  • 1 year of customer service experience (Required)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
  • No Certifications are Required or Preferred
GENERAL SKILLS
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Grammar / Spelling
  • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • General Clerical Skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Self-starter
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Job Description URLwww.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/MedicalCenterRep-88240-04-19-23.pdf

Phoebe Putney Health System

Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare delivery system that serves more than half a million residents in Southwest Georgia. With more than 4,300 employees, the system is made up of three hospitals, family medicine clinics, rehabilitation facilities and specialty physician offices. Phoebe Physicians, our employed-physician group, includes well over 300 clinicians who work in 42 clinics in 9 counties. Phoebe’s facilities, advanced medical technologies and treatments, and highly-qualified professionals have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader. Founded in 1911, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) is the health system’s flagship hospital and one of Georgia’s largest comprehensive regional medical centers with 691 beds. PPMH offers medical-surgical care, emergency treatment, cardiac care, obstetrics, pediatrics, wound care and a woman’s health center as well as many services, including: state-of-the-art Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Center, and the region’s only provider of neonatal intensive care. Additionally, PPHS includes Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, a 76-bed community hospital in Americus, Ga., and Phoebe Worth Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Sylvester, Ga.
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