Patient Services Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Patient Services Specialist Lubbock 39343BR Position Description This position is responsible for assuring smooth operation of the clinic patient flow. Employees serve as primary contacts for patients and are responsible for scheduling appointments, preparing necessary paperwork before the patient visits, receiving patients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position is responsible for processing charges for clinic services, filing insurance claims, responding to requests for information from patients and insurance companies and maintaining related information for the department. Employees may have cash handling responsibilities. Major/Essential Functions Greet patients warmly and sincerely as they arrive at the clinic or call in via phone. Act as the patient's guide and advocate through the administrative details of their clinic visits. Identify and update patient information by navigating multiple computer systems and inputting accurate data. Receives all incoming calls for the clinic. Takes information from incoming calls and distributes accordingly. Calculates and collects payments for clinic services. Ensures patient benefits have been verified and ensures insurance information is accurate upon check-in. Schedules patient appointments. Contacts patients to confirm next-day appointments and contact patients who have missed appointments. Coordinates clinic schedule information with physicians and staff. Maintains a professional customer service atmosphere for patients, physicians, and staff. Required Qualifications A High School diploma or GED. 1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=878695 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-5b9ffe439ad8294fad16722f95e53ffe