This job profile is tailored for a Patient Service Executive (PSE) operating within a Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) environment. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, specialized service and ensuring a seamless, positive experience for patients dealing with complex medical needs.
The Patient Service Executive (PSE) is the primary point of contact for patients and their families, responsible for managing the administrative and logistical aspects of their care journey, particularly within specialized units (e.g., Oncology, Cardiology, Transplant). The PSE ensures smooth access to specialist services, maintains patient flow, and upholds the hospital's reputation for high standards of service and empathy.
Specialty Patient Triage: Guide patients through the specific registration requirements for their specialty department, ensuring all necessary prerequisites (e.g., initial reports, consultation notes) are in place.
Documentation Management: Accurately complete all admission and discharge documentation, including insurance pre-authorizations, financial counseling referrals, and consent forms.
System Entry: Ensure precise and timely entry of patient data into the Hospital Management System (HMS), including demographic information, insurance details, and specialty service codes.
Specialist Scheduling: Manage the complex scheduling of multiple appointments, including consultations with various super specialists, diagnostic tests (e.g., MRI, PET scans), and minor procedures.
OT/Procedure Coordination: Liaise directly with Operating Theater (OT) schedulers, Cath Lab, and procedure units to block time and coordinate the patient's pre-operative preparations.
Financial Counseling: Act as the initial bridge to the finance department, explaining estimated costs, assisting with the fee payment process, and clarifying billing inquiries.
Service Concierge: Proactively communicate wait times, scheduling changes, and logistical information. Address patient and family concerns with a high level of empathy, particularly during periods of stress related to complex illnesses.
Discharge Facilitation: Coordinate all aspects of patient discharge, ensuring the patient receives the final Discharge Summary, follow-up instructions, and necessary prescriptions.
Feedback & Quality: Encourage patients to complete satisfaction surveys and provide feedback (e.g., Google Review), contributing to the hospital's continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Category
Requirement
Experience
2-4 years in a customer service, hospitality, or administrative role, ideally within a healthcare setting.
Education
Bachelor's degree (preferably in Hospital Administration, Health Sciences, or related field).
Core Skills
Strong Organizational Skills, excellent verbal communication, problem-solving under pressure, cultural sensitivity, and deep Empathy.
Technical Skills
Proven proficiency with a Hospital Management System (HMS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, Microsoft Office Suite, and calendar management tools.
Knowledge Base
Familiarity with basic medical terminology, patient privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, local laws), and the process of medical insurance/TPA claims.
Patient Satisfaction Score (PSAT): Measured by direct patient feedback regarding service quality.
Appointment Adherence Rate: Percentage of scheduled appointments and procedures that occur without administrative delays.
Documentation Accuracy: Error rate in patient registration and billing data entry.
Query Resolution Time: Average time taken to resolve patient administrative inquiries or complaints.