Clinic Front Desk & Patient Services Specialist

Universal Health Services; Palmhurst (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation and generous

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics, affiliated with Universal Health Services, seeks a Medical Office Specialist to manage front desk duties, patient check-in/out, scheduling, billing, and EMR documentation. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, organization, and strong communication under flexible schedules in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining records with confidentiality while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process (according to clinic protocol).

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including scheduling, patient flow, assisting patients with exam readiness, collecting history, and charting as directed.
• Handles clerical tasks such as sending/receiving records, obtaining reports, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance and demographics.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

EMR software

Medical billing software

Job description

South Texas Health System Clinics, affiliated with Universal Health Services, seeks a Medical Office Specialist to manage front desk duties, patient check-in/out, scheduling, billing, and EMR documentation. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, organization, and strong communication under flexible schedules in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining records with confidentiality while delivering high-quality