Office Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a part-time clerical specialist to support patient data entry, insurance verification, and registration processes within a healthcare environment.

You will work with clinic and hospital staff, assist billing and coding teams, and communicate with patients to confirm coverage, while adhering to established policies and procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of high school or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patient data entry obtained from hospitals and clinics
• Insurance eligibility and verification obtained 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

Basic math & writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Description

Performs routine and moderately difficult clerical duties of a specialized nature, which may be performed in a variety of University settings. Responsibilities may include basic bookkeeping, data coding, filing, sorting, posting, verifying, recording, typing, and word processing. Work is performed under close supervision within established policies and procedures with job performance based upon tasks completed.

Major/Essential Functions

This position is part‑time at 20 hours per week.

• Patient data entry obtained from hospitals and clinics


• Insurance eligibility and verification obtained 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

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of high school or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with insurance payor portals


• Experience with eligibility verification for medical patients


• Medical billing office experience


• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

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.

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.