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Patient Services Specialist I - ADC Wellness Center (M-F; 7:30a-4:00p)

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Medical Administrative
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UTMB Health
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2406273 Requisition #

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

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

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required: For departments reporting under Health System Ambulatory Operations, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification must be maintained for the duration of their employment in this position.

Job 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

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.
  • Ensures caller’s needs are met and accurate information is obtained.
  • Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety.  Completes telephone encounter process if appropriate. 
  • Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax and mail.
  • Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.

 

SCHEDULING:

  • Applies the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments.
  • Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery.
  • Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.
  • Educates patient/responsible parties regarding billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information.
  • Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients.
  • Counsels patients about unpaid bills.
  • Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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