What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Services Specialist position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
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.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.A High School diploma or GED. 1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.
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.A High School diploma or GED. 1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.
Salary : $15 - $32
