MC Sr Patient Svcs Specialist

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a position in a correctional medical clinic to ensure smooth operations, manage patient intake, and maintain records.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience, preferably in healthcare. Responsibilities include coordinating clinic services, handling paperwork, and maintaining essential information for the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of customer service, office or related experience required, with two (2) of those years in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary paperwork before patient visits, receive patients, and maintain records.
• Coordinate other clinic services and respond to requests for patient information.
• Maintain related information for the department.

Skills

Customer service

Office experience

Healthcare setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

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 muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

About the Division:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare deliveryservice, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patientswithin the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We providemedical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes ourvalues-based culture in all we do.

Visa Information

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

Position Description

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow ofoperations in a correctional facility medical clinic. Employeesserve as primary contacts for patients and are responsible forpreparing necessary paperwork before patient visits, receivingpatients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position maybe responsible for coordinating other clinic services, respondingto requests for patient information, and maintaining relatedinformation for the department. Employees in this classificationreceive general supervision. Most work is performed according toestablished procedures; problems of an unusual nature are referredto a supervisor. Work is performed in a medical clinic setting in acorrectional facility and may require a high degree of contact withpatients, facility staff, and other partners.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supports the Values Based Culture of Texas Tech UniversityHealth Sciences Center (TTUHSC).
• Complies with TDCJ (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) andTTUHSC policy and procedures including all necessarypaperwork.
• Order supplies. Picks up same as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of capital equipment and repair.
• Maintains professional relationship with vendors and otherdepartments at unit.
• Pick up boxes when delivered by UPS/ FED EX / mailroom.

Occasional Duties

Other duties deemed necessary.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years customerservice, office or related experience required, with two (2) ofthose years in a healthcare setting preferred. Additional educationmay substitute for the experience requirement.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf 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

$16.00

Pay Grade Maximum

$19.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.