Front Office Specialist - Per Diem

UNLV Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,661 - 27,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays per year

20+ PTO days per year

3% 401K contribution

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Las Vegas is looking for a Front Office Specialist. This role involves scheduling patient appointments, greeting visitors, and handling phone calls. Candidates should have at least six months of customer service experience, preferably in the healthcare field, and need excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO days, and contributions to a 401K plan. This position does not offer sponsorships for employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in customer service; preferably in healthcare.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and greet patients and visitors.
• Answer and direct phone calls, check patients in and out.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist in general office duties.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office knowledge

ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge

Medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Base pay range

$16.45/hr - $19.66/hr

The Front Office Specialist schedules patient appointments, greets patients and visitors, answers and directs phone calls, checks patients in and out, verifies insurance eligibility and assists in general office duties.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (actual hours may vary depending on business need).
• 12 paid holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment.
• 20+ PTO days per year (depending on position).
• 3% 401K contribution, even if you do not contribute.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date.
• And more!

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in customer service; preferably in healthcare.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, team members, physicians and the public.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Physical requirements

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods.
• May include performing repetitive tasks.
• May include working with challenging patients.
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds.

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail].