Patient Access & Billing Specialist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spend

Education Assistance

Short Term Disability and Long Term

Job summary

Houston Physicians Hospital is seeking a proactive Business Office Access Specialist to support daily administrative and financial operations, including patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and billing support.

The role requires a healthcare office background, knowledge of EHR and billing processes, and strong communication and organizational skills to ensure HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare office setting, preferably in a surgery center or outpatient environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and electronic health records (EHR).
• Familiarity with billing software and medical coding is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients in a courteous and professional manner
• Collect and verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations/pre‑certifications
• Accurately enter patient demographics and billing data into the system
• Assist with patient scheduling and coordination of procedures
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and relay messages appropriately
• Support medical billing and collections processes, including charge entry and claim follow‑up
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless patient flow and quality service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Job description

Houston Physicians Hospital is seeking a proactive Business Office Access Specialist to support daily administrative and financial operations, including patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and billing support.

The role requires a healthcare office background, knowledge of EHR and billing processes, and strong communication and organizational skills to ensure HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service.