Department Support Specialist II - OBGYN - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Summer Creek

Explore Opportunities With Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

Under the general direction of the Clinic Administrator, the Department Support Specialist II performs varied clerical and typing duties for Managing Physician, Department Chief or Associate Department Chief and management staff. Primary responsibilities include analyzing eligibility media, utilizing various system applications for reporting purposes, interpreting multiple medical plan benefits to maximize accurate collections, endorsing mutual respect amongst all members of the healthcare team, practicing positive guest/peer relationships and working with others to promote an efficient and effective team, demonstrating a positive attitude and understanding how this relates to creating a caring environment and a favorable impression regarding KSC commitment to the welfare of our patients. This position generally supports department chief/managing physicians.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED from an accredited program, 3+ years general administrative experience and 2+ years medical insurance verification experience or experience scheduling operative procedures; OR 1+ years of KSC experience in a position similar, but not limited to, DSS I, ASRs, Contact Center or Member Services reps, MAs/CMAs or Schedulers, working knowledge of Microsoft Office/PC experience, typing skills 40 WPM with 10 or fewer errors, basic math ability, alpha/numeric forms entry, and successful completion of the EPIC PM Front Desk Class and Hospital Charge Capture. IM Bills lead for department is also required.

Preferred qualifications include CPT/ICD coding, typing skills 55 WPM with 5 or fewer errors, 10 key by touch, and ability to speak/understand Spanish.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.