Ambulatory Service Representative - Pedi Endocrinology

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio seeks an experienced administrative assistant to support patients with routine and urgent appointments, tests, and ancillary services in outpatient settings. You will assess needs, assist with financial counseling, interpreters, social services, and help coordinate referrals.

The role requires strong multitasking, excellent communication, and proficiency with office software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in software and computer systems.
• Knowledgeable of business office terminology / procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work under stressful situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs phone calls from patients and physician offices.
• Schedules patients for treatment by multiple providers and arranges tests/procedures.
• Prioritizes appointments to optimize patient care and resource use.
• Handles urgent patient care calls and alerts providers if needed.
• Schedules urgent care appointments as directed.
• Greets patients for scheduled and urgent appointments.
• Verifies patient demographics and insurance information.
• Collects co-payments when applicable.
• Obtains signatures of consent for treatment/insurance details.
• Collaborates with insurers to obtain prior authorizations.
• Verifies eligibility for procedures/tests.
• Reviews/bills discrepancies and resolves errors.
• Maintains records and related information.
• Performs clerical duties (faxing, data entry, etc.).
• Prepares reports/spreadsheets for physicians.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and health/safety regulations.
• Maintains professional, respectful environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Software proficiency

Business office terminology

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Performs a variety of complex administrative duties for patients in need of routine and/or urgent appointments, medical procedures, tests, and associated ancillary services in an ambulatory in/outpatient setting. Assess patients’ needs, including but not limited to, financial counseling, interpreter services, social services and refers to appropriate person or area. Alerts providers to emergent patient care needs.

Summary

Performs a variety of complex administrative duties for patients in need of routine and/or urgent appointments, medical procedures, tests, and associated ancillary services in an ambulatory in/outpatient setting. Assess patients’ needs, including but not limited to, financial counseling, interpreter services, social services and refers to appropriate person or area. Alerts providers to emergent patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs phone calls from patients and physician offices
• Schedules patients for treatment by multiple providers and treatment areas, and arranges a variety of associated tests and procedures according to established guidelines and specific criteria
• Prioritizes appointments in a manner that fosters optimum patient care, efficient utilization of physician’s clinical staff, as well as equipment and facilities
• Handles urgent patient care calls and may alert providers to emergent patient care symptoms and concerns
• Schedules urgent care appointments as needed and directed by physician
• Greets patients for scheduled and/or urgent care appointments and procedures
• Confirms and verifies patient demographic and insurance information
• Collect co-payments from patients upon arrival when applicable
• Obtains signatures of consent from patient/guardian for treatment authorization and insurance/billing information
• Collaborates with insurers to obtain patients’ prior authorizations for procedures and tests as needed
• Follows guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and physician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
• Verifies eligibility for procedures or tests from various health care institutions
• Reviews and audits billing discrepancy reports and research errors for resolution
• Maintains accurate and timely records, logs, charges, files, and other related information as required
• Performs a variety of related administrative and clerical duties, such as retrieving files and other records, faxing, collating, data entry, and relaying messages to physicians, residents and staff
• Prepares special reports or spreadsheets for physicians as requested
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
• Contributes to maintaining a respectful environment of professionalism, tolerance, and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient in software and computer systems
• Knowledgeable of business office terminology / procedures
• Ability to multitask and work under stressful situation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• 1+ year of customer service experience required
• Experience with medical office terminology preferred

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time