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Patient Services Specialist

Coordinate patient check-in, insurance verification, and payment processing daily
Austin
Entry Level
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Baylor University Medical Center

Baylor University Medical Center

A leading healthcare provider in Texas offering a full range of medical services and part of the Baylor Scott & White Health system.

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Patient Services Specialist 1

The Patient Services Specialist 1, with direct oversight, provides administrative support in a physician office, clinic, or other area. This role assists patients to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Duties include patient relations, check-in and check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones.

Working Conditions:

Training will be conducted onsite. This role may require occasional travel to the Austin and Dripping Springs facilities.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

About Us:

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.
  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

  • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
  • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
  • Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Essential Functions of the Role:

  • Assists with patient duties, including relations, check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones. Arranges follow-up visits and referral appointments.
  • Assists with patient registration by collecting and verifying insurance information. Verifies patient demographics and enters changes into the computer system. Directs patients to appropriate waiting areas.
  • Accepts payments for physician/clinic services according to established guidelines.
  • Posts payments and enters charges into computer utilizing appropriate codes.
  • Generates daily payment reports and verifies cash drawer against report.
  • Provides accurate patient, medical, financial or procedural information to patients or approved outside entities.
  • May be required to discuss financial arrangements with patients.
  • Receives and directs phone calls. Assists patients and other visitors.
  • Responds to routine inquiries concerning practice services, hours of operation, etc.
  • Ensures any patient complaints are handled appropriately.
  • Assists with medical records duties as requested.

Key Success Factors:

  • Good listening, interpersonal and communication (oral and written), and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Empathetic listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful.
  • Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to patient inquiries.
  • Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills, with attention to details.
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, constantly changing and stressful environment.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

  • EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
  • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
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A leading healthcare provider in Texas offering a full range of medical services and part of the Baylor Scott & White Health system.