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

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Patient Services Specialist

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

523501 - Surgery Ama Genl

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.


Requisition ID

39475BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

27.84

Major/Essential Functions

Schedule surgeries and procedures for multi-specialty surgery clinic.  Schedules new, follow-up or discharged patient appointments. Obtains, verifies and enters all information into the Electronic Medical Record prior to patient visit. Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits prior to patient visit. Obtains referral through insurance company if required. Prepares charts patients prior to patient visit. Provide patient with surgery information and estimated costs and end patient visit.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

15.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00p

Work Location

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual preferred
Previous medical office experience
Strong computer skills 

Campus

HSC - Amarillo

Department

Surgery Ama Genl

Required Attachments

Professional/Personal References, 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 on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

Occasional Duties

Scanning
Retrieving and distributing e-faxes
Follow up patient portal requests
Assisting with pre-authorizations

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

A High School diploma or GED. 1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience. 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.