Lead Patient Access Specialist

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous paid time off (about 37-38)

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellness discounts and other employee享

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Full-Time Senior Patient Access Representative in Houston, TX. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating patient access operations, scheduling appointments, verifying eligibility, ensuring medical necessity compliance, and posting payments.

The position emphasizes delivering a seamless, patient-centered experience and supporting efficient clinic operations. The department highlights comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in a hospital or medical business office setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments and enters required information into the computer system accurately and timely.
• Obtains demographic, insurance and financial information from patient or guarantor and records it precisely.
• Explains forms to patients/guarantors and obtains necessary signatures.
• Ensures medical necessity compliance by collecting data and coordinating with relevant systems.
• Posts payments and generates patient receipts in the system.
• Monitors and resolves patient account issues and performs routine account analysis.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Full-Time Senior Patient Access Representative in Houston, TX. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating patient access operations, scheduling appointments, verifying eligibility, ensuring medical necessity compliance, and posting payments.

The position emphasizes delivering a seamless, patient-centered experience and supporting efficient clinic operations. The department highlights comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within