Sr Patient Services Specialist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Sr Patient Services Specialist

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

523014 - Ob Gyn Canyon Clinic Ama

Position Description

This position is responsible for assuring smooth operation of the front 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 may 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 be responsible for cash.

Requisition ID

39164BR

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

33.75

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.
Receive all incoming calls for the clinic and distribute information accordingly.
Calculate and collect payment for clinic services.
Ensure patient benefits have been verified and input accurately upon check-in.
Schedule patient appointments.
Assist with appointment reminder calls and missed appointment service recovery.
Coordinate clinic schedule information with providers and staff.
Maintain a professional customer service atmosphere for patients, providers, and staff.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

15.75

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00

Work Location

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Allscripts/Veradigm PM.
Experience in a clinic setting.
English/Spanish Biligual.

Campus

HSC - Amarillo

Department

Ob Gyn Canyon Clinic Ama

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

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.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 3 years Customer Service, office or related experience, with 2 of those years in a healthcare setting preferred. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

YN, HM

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 4A0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111

Jeanne Clery Act

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.