Healthcare Front Desk & Billing Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spend

Job summary

Houston Physicians Hospital, part of United Surgical Partners International, is seeking a proactive Business Office Access Specialist to support daily administrative and financial operations. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, billing support, and front desk duties.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, teamwork with clinical staff, and delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare office setting, preferably in a surgery center or outpatient environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and electronic health records (EHR).
• Familiarity with billing software and medical coding is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Collect and verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations/pre-certifications.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and billing data into the system.
• Assist with patient scheduling and coordination of procedures.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and relay messages appropriately.
• Support medical billing and collections processes, including charge entry and claim follow-up.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless patient flow and quality service.

Job description

Houston Physicians Hospital, part of United Surgical Partners International, is seeking a proactive Business Office Access Specialist to support daily administrative and financial operations. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, billing support, and front desk duties.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, teamwork with clinical staff, and delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced healthcare setting.