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Job Description
Patient Services Specialist - Abilene Community Health Center
Abilene
39214BR
Position Description
The Patient Services Specialist at Abilene Community Health Center is responsible for assuring smooth operation of the clinic patient flow. These employees serve as the 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
This is a Patient Services Specialist at the TTUHSC SON Combest Abilene Community Health Center (ACHC).- Demonstrates the TTUHSC Values Based Culture
- Financial Counseling duties
- Uses call center to manage incoming phone calls. Answer all incoming calls to the clinic, take messages, and transfers calls accordingly.
- Calls patients to confirm appointments and to reschedule appointments when necessary.
- Register patients for appointments via phone or in person.
- Understands, explains and confirms eligibility for sliding fee scale.
- Responsible for collecting co-payments in the form of cash, credit card, checks/money orders and making change.
- Provides expertise in insurance verification requirements and maintains current knowledge in utilization of on-line and phone insurance verification systems.
- Schedules appointments using computer. Understands all scheduling guidelines and processes for multiple providers and clinic days.
- Verifies insurance eligibility for service.
- Coordinates with nursing staff in regards to patient assessment and medical needs.
- Communicates effectively with all TTUHSC departments, especially medical staff, nursing, and supervisor
- Performance of work duties within knowledge and ability as assigned
- Follows safety guidelines and participates in training and drills
Required Qualifications
A High School diploma or GED.
1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience.
Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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