Clinic Staff Assistant I - Pulmonary Diagnostics - PRN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Clinic Staff Assistant I in Pulmonary Diagnostics (PRN) to support patient registration, scheduling, and front-office workflows in a busy clinical setting using EPIC EMR.

You will deliver friendly service, verify insurance, aid patient access, and maintain supplies and waiting areas while upholding HIPAA and university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in clinical front desk or related role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient registration and scheduling.
• Maintain front desk operations and patient flow.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Verify insurance information and collect required details.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of clinic supplies.
• Adhere to HIPAA and UT Southwestern policies.

Skills

Customer service

Front office operations

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree related field preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description - Clinic Staff Assistant I - Pulmonary Diagnostics - PRN (979295)

Job Description

Clinic Staff Assistant I - Pulmonary Diagnostics - PRN - ( 979295 )

Description

Description WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree related field and/or related experience preferred but not required.

• Experience
  Related experience preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Learns and demonstrates proficiency in a minimum of one (1) of the following clinical front office operations:
  • Patient Registration and Scheduling
  • Patient Access Call Center
  • Patient Arrival & Admitting
  • Patient Financial Services/Collections
  • Patient After Visit Scheduling
  • Medical Insurance Verification
  • Internal & External Referrals Management
  • Procedure Precertification & Authorization
• Learns and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system, front office clinical workflows and policies and procedures.
• Delivers superior customer service, representing UT Southwestern in a positive and professional manner to patients, colleagues and the community.
• Builds rapport and communication with internal and external team members to ensure best outcomes for the patient in a comprehensive clinical care model.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and UT Southwestern policy.
• Maintains neatness of customer waiting area; keeps area stocked with pamphlets and other materials as appropriate.
• Ensures adequate inventory of items necessary for day-to-day functions of clinic, such as office supplies and patient forms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting
• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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