Patient Access & Billing Specialist

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs in Kerrville, TX seeks an organized front desk receptionist/administrative assistant to greet patients, register new arrivals, and manage insurance verification in the practice management system.

You will handle patient information, balances, and scheduling, ensuring a smooth check-in experience. Strong data entry, basic billing knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred to support diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience in front office duties.
• Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant training preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications, with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with insurance verification and referrals preferred.
• Possesses computer skills with proficiency in data entry and keyboarding skills.
• Has knowledge in healthcare billing, to include Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Performs new patient registration, updates patient information, data entry of demographics, and any other required information.
• Verifies and activates appropriate patient insurance plan on electronic practice management system. Manages member account balances including cash collection and daily balances.
• Regularly monitors and ensures providers' schedules are filled at capacity via walk-ins and reminders.
• Refers patients for screening to determine eligibility for special funding and referrals for high balances.
• Prepares for next day clinic session: printing appointment lists, confirming appointments, updating insurance information, pre-registering patients, and screening for program eligibility.
• Performs end-of-day reconciliation of cash and credit card payments and deposits.
• Presents exceptional customer service and assists other departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School/GED or better in General Business

Tools

Practice management software

Insurance verification software

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs in Kerrville, TX seeks an organized front desk receptionist/administrative assistant to greet patients, register new arrivals, and manage insurance verification in the practice management system.

You will handle patient information, balances, and scheduling, ensuring a smooth check-in experience. Strong data entry, basic billing knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred to support diverse patients.