Audiology Technician – Patient Services Spec 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and w

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dl

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple and Killeen Audiology locations seeks a Patient Services Specialist 2. This role delivers front-desk and administrative support, handles check-in/out, scheduling, insurance verification, and phone inquiries to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will train and mentor junior staff, travel between Temple and Killeen clinics about half the time, and work in a dynamic, patient-centered environment that values teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE – 1 Year of Experience

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and visitors by check-in/check-out, scheduling, verification of insurance, and answering phone inquiries.
• Registers patients by collecting and verifying insurance information and directing to waiting areas.
• Accepts payments, posts charges, and generates payment reports while addressing patient inquiries.
• Responds to routine inquiries about services and hours; handles patient complaints appropriately.
• Supports medical records duties, retrieves charts, and helps with referrals as requested.
• Mentors junior staff and provides help as requested.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Insurance verification

Multisite coordination

Mentoring staff

Technology literacy

Audiology exposure preferred

Education

HS Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

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:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

Job Summary

The Patient Services Specialist 2 provides administrative help in a physician's office, clinic, or other area. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care. Duties include patient relations, check-in or check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones. May assist in training and mentoring junior Patient Services Specialists.

This unique Audiology Technician opportunity allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their hearing healthcare journey while supporting services across multiple Audiology locations. The role offers variety, collaboration with Audiologists, and the opportunity to work in both Temple and Killeen clinics, making it ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction, flexibility, and a dynamic work environment.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assists patients and visitors by performing duties like check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phone inquiries. Arranges follow-up visits and referral appointments.
• Registers patients 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 or clinic services following guidelines. Posts payments and enters charges using appropriate codes. Generates daily payment reports. Verifies cash drawer against the report. Provides accurate patient, medical, financial, or procedural information to patients or approved entities. Discusses financial arrangements with patients, as requested.
• Responds to routine escalated inquiries concerning services, hours of operation, etc. Ensures any patient complaints are handled appropriately.
• Aids with medical records duties by pulling charts for appointments, prescription refills, and other requests. Retrieves, transports, sorts, and files medical records. Copies medical records charts for patient transfers and referrals as requested.
• Helps in training, mentoring and providing help to junior staff as requested.

Key Success Factors

• Excellent listening, social, and communication skills, both oral and written. Professional and respectful telephone etiquette. Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, delicate, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful.
• Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation. Needs to have thorough knowledge of the Out of Network process
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Able to examine unpaid third-party claims and delinquent accounts to resolve appropriate follow-up actions to ensure payment.
• Able to mentor and train staff.
• Audiology experience preferred but not required.
• Previous experience supporting hearing aid patients, hearing aid fittings, maintenance, or troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience in an ENT, Audiology, Otolaryngology, or specialty clinic setting preferred.
• Healthcare experience involving direct patient interaction, education, scheduling, or clinical support functions preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Temple and Killeen Audiology clinic locations (approximately 50% travel) to support patient care, hearing aid services, scheduling, and clinic operations across multiple sites. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable working in a multi-location environment.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION – H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE – 1 Year of Experience