Medical Office Assistant — Part-Time Data & Billing Support

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo is seeking an Office Assistant to perform routine clerical duties in a part-time capacity. The role includes data entry, basic bookkeeping, and word processing under close supervision.

The position operates 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday mornings, with pay basis hourly. Ideal candidates have high school completion and experience with insurance verification and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and mathematical processes evidenced by high school or equivalent.
• Experience with insurance payor portals and eligibility verification.
• Medical billing office experience and familiarity with registrations.

Responsibilities

• Patient data entry from hospitals and clinics.
• Insurance eligibility verification from hospitals, clinics and websites.
• Speak to patients to verify insurance coverage.
• Work with clinic staff and hospital staff to obtain registration information.
• Work closely with billing and coding staff on patient information and registrations.
• Work closely with collection staff to resolve eligibility issues.

Skills

Patient data entry

Insurance eligibility verification

Communication with patients

Collaboration with clinic staff

Billing coding coordination

Collection coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo is seeking an Office Assistant to perform routine clerical duties in a part-time capacity. The role includes data entry, basic bookkeeping, and word processing under close supervision.

The position operates 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday mornings, with pay basis hourly. Ideal candidates have high school completion and experience with insurance verification and MS Office tools.