Patient Access & Benefits Coordinator

United Surgical Partners International; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health coverage (Dental & Vision)

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

EAP

HSA / FSA

Education assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Houston Physicians Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a Full-Time Medical Office Access Coordinator to verify benefits, determine sites of service, and coordinate with office staff for efficient patient flow. Pre-authorization and organized documentation are essential.

The role emphasizes timely patient communication, adherence to insurer requirements, and usage of automated billing systems within a busy medical office environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Four years of medical facility or medical business office experience required.
• Experience in customer relations or teaching preferred.
• Experience in third party payer requirements preferred.
• Automated billing systems experience required.
• Training/experience in business office activities preferred.
• Requires frequent and constant judgement for timely response to patient questions and concerns.
• Requires language skills adequate for effective written and interpersonal communication in American English.
• Visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and occasional use of other business office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate verification of benefits prior to procedures and determine site of service for all requested services.
• Maintain relationships with office staff for maximum efficiency and prompt communication with patients and staff.
• Organize information and obtain pre-authorization for procedures as required by insurance companies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Office coordination

Billing systems

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Houston Physicians Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a Full-Time Medical Office Access Coordinator to verify benefits, determine sites of service, and coordinate with office staff for efficient patient flow. Pre-authorization and organized documentation are essential.

The role emphasizes timely patient communication, adherence to insurer requirements, and usage of automated billing systems within a busy medical office environment.