MC Patient Services Specialist

Veterans in Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC Abilene Robertson Unit is seeking a MC Patient Services Specialist to ensure smooth clinic operations within a correctional facility. You will manage patient intake, schedule appointments in EMR, and handle PHI with care, while coordinating services and supporting the Managed Care team.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of customer service or office experience, familiarity with EMR, and comfort in secure environments.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service, office, or related experience.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Experience in a high-security or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Previous correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for appointments through the EMR system and enters sick call requests.
• Telehealth presenter.
• Checks access to care through EMR.
• Patient Throughput Management.
• Ensures PHI is scanned into EMR.
• Assist when needed in processing patients through EMR.
• Schedules and completes paperwork for offender Record Reviews.
• Participates in the Managed Care team goals.
• Copies records for patient liaison, attorney general, and others authorized to view PHI.
• Attends meetings to support unit goals.
• Acts as courier to facilitate EMR operation.
• Performs other health information tasks as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Office experience

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Tools

EMR system

Job description

43248BR

MC Patient Services Specialist

Abilene Robertson Unit

Abilene

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care - and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of operations in a correctional facility medical clinic. Employees serve as primary contacts for patients and are responsible for preparing necessary paperwork before patient visits, receiving patients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position may be responsible for coordinating other clinic services, responding to requests for patient information, and maintaining related information for the department. Employees in this classification receive general supervision. Most work is performed according to established procedures; problems of an unusual nature are referred to a supervisor. Work is performed in a medical clinic setting in a correctional facility and may require a high degree of contact with patients, facility staff, and other partners.

Major/Essential Functions

• Schedules patients for appointments through the electronic medical record (EMR) system when needed and enters sick call requests (SCR) into EMR.
• Telehealth presenter.
• Checks access to care through EMR.
• Patient Throughput Management
• Ensures protected health information (PHI) is scanned into EMR.
• Assist when needed in processing patients through EMR.
• Schedules and completes paperwork for offender Record Reviews.
• Effectively participates in the overall goals of the Managed Care team.
• Copies records for patient liaison, attorney general, and others who are authorized to receive and/or review PHI.
• Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings.
• Acts as courier to facilitate the EMR operation.
• Performs all other health information tasks as necessary.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

Required Qualifications

One (1) year customer service, office, or related experience required. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience with medical terminology, preferably in a clinical setting
• One year of experience using electronic health records
• One year experience working in a high-security or regulated environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs
• Previous correctional experience

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

17.00

Pay Grade Maximum

19.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.