Medical Front Office Specialist

US Heart & Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a Full-time Medical Front Office Specialist for Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX. The role involves handling calls, scheduling, patient coordination, and insurance tasks to keep the front desk running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of medical office reception experience and familiarity with EMR software (E-Clinical Works or similar). Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required, and cardiology experience is preferred though

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of reception or medical office experience is required.
• Experience in cardiology is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with E-Clinical Works or similar EMR software.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Schedule patient appointments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Confirm patient appointments and follow-up as necessary.
• Respond to patient referral requests within 48 hours.
• Enter authorization information into the patient account in the system.
• Print patients' medication lists prior to triage.
• Obtain and accurately enter patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system.
• Verify insurance coverage and document benefits information.
• Collect patient payments per office policies.
• Prepare daily deposits for office co-pays collected.

Skills

Reception experience

EMR software

Cardiology knowledge

Job description

US Heart and Vascular needs a Full-time Medical Front Office Specialist to join our team at Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX.Responsibilities:Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.Schedule patient appointments in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring optimal utilization of office resources.Confirm patient appointments and follow-up as necessary.Respond to patient referral requests within 48 hours.Enter authorization information into the patient account in the system.Print patients' medication lists prior to triage.Obtain and accurately enter patient demographic and insurance information into the patient registration system.Verify insurance coverage and document benefits information.Collect patient payments per office policies.Prepare daily deposits for office co-pays collected.Requirements:A minimum of 1 year of reception or medical office experience is required.Experience in cardiology is preferred but not required.Proficiency with E-Clinical Works or similar Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software.Bilingual is preferred but not required.Knowledge of medical insurance verification and office billing procedures is preferred but not required.Why Choose Us?Comprehensive benefits packageMonday-Friday scheduleAbout Houston, TX:Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to their appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all.