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