Patient Services Specialist I

2 weeks ago


League City, TX, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full time

Patient Services Specialist I – (Onsite)

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

Job Summary/Description: The Patient Services Specialist I, creates a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care, by coordinating clerical and medical activities of a healthcare team, patient registration activities, and facilitating access to UTMB services for new and returning patients.

Job Duties:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

·      Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.

·      Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team.

·      Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times and ensure the caller’s needs are met.

·      Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety.

·      Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.

·      Addresses concerns patients, provide service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.

SCHEDULING:

·      Schedules appointments and completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.

·      Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery

·      Educates patient/responsible parties regarding the billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information.

·      Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients and counsels patients about unpaid bills.

·      Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services.

ARRIVAL:

·      Patients arrive and prepare paperwork/chart for visit.

·      Appropriate receipts for all monies collected, tokens distributed, and deferments authorized.

REGISTRATION:

·      Verifies, ensures eligibility, and pre-registers patients by obtaining patient demographics and third-party coverage(s) at every encounter.

·      Obtains and documents information required for third party reimbursement.

·      Ensures compliance with Medicare and third-party coverage.

·      Communicates with patient, referral source, UTMB physician and clinical staff regarding any obstacle to access or authorization.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by the hiring authority.

Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.



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