Customer Service Advocate - UMC Gastroenterology - UMC Physicians

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UMC Physicians in Texas is seeking a Customer Service Advocate to join our front desk team in our Gastroenterology clinic. This full-time role centers on greeting patients, registering them, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced setting.

You will verify benefits, collect co-pays, guide patients through forms, and provide exceptional service with a patient-first approach. Strong communication and multitasking are essential, with a 40-hour workweek and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; strong customer service and communication skills.
• Typing speed of 30 wpm and accuracy are important.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk receptionist and primary point of contact for patients.
• Check in patients and manage registration using the clinic system.
• Verify benefits, collect co-pays, and ensure accurate scheduling.
• Answer multi-line phone system in a professional manner.
• Support scheduling and clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Typing 30 wpm

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

UMC computer system

Job description

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Summary

Title: Customer Service Advocate - Full time Department: UMC Gastroenterology

Description:

We are looking for a dedicated full-time team member with a passion for helping others to join our dynamic and fast-paced team at UMC Physicians. This is a front desk reception role in one of our busy clinics, where you'll be at the heart of patient care-checking in patients, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth operations. We're seeking individuals with exceptional customer service skills who thrive under pressure and are ready to tackle the challenges of a high-demand environment. We offer growth opportunities and support to help you achieve your career goals.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant's heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8AM-5PM Monday - Thursday, 8AM-12PM Friday

Our Mission:

To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision:

To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Full Job Description:

Serves as a direct contact/referral point for patients, greets patients in person and via telephone, answers multi-line telephone system in a professional manner, performs clerical duties pertaining to the design and follow up in an efficient patient/provider appointment schedule, accurately registers patients using the UMCP computer system, ensure all documents and forms are presented, explained, and signed at time of registration.

Essential Functions:

Obtain all necessary information to perform benefits verifications, obtain appropriate signed consent forms, collects co-pay or amount required at time of service, work to provide a friendly, calm and professional environment for a sick patient, their family and friends.

Additional Responsibilities:

Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have experience in meeting people and dealing with them under adverse conditions. General computer skills. Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills. Must be capable of learning quickly and accepting change.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma, typing speed of 30 wpm, high attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in a general office capacity.
• Spanish fluent bilingual.

Environmental Conditions:

Well heated and ventilated building. Normal office environment. Fast paced, professional environment.

Physical Requirements:

Requires prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordinator and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Must be able to transact business in person or on the telephone.

Limitations and disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.