Patient Reception Specialist - Cy North

Summit Health; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VillageMD in Houston seeks a Patient Reception Specialist to support patients and create a welcoming, efficient check-in experience. You will collect insurance information, verify demographics, explain services, and help ensure a smooth visit from arrival to payment.

Strong communication, basic math, and familiarity with EMR and Outlook are valued. You'll join a physician-led, patient-centric network focused on delivering connected care and great patient experiences across practices and virtual

Formación

• Adept in medical terminology and insurance practices.
• Proficient in the use of computer programs and applications including Outlook applications and practice EMR systems.
• Competent in basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
• Knowledgeable of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred.
• High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or ER preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain copies of insurance cards, driver’s licenses, authorizations, referrals, and other required appointment documentation and appropriately save them in practice EMR
• Perform demographic and insurance validation, and inform patients of privacy policies and procedures
• Keep the reception and patient waiting areas clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned
• Greet all patients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Effectively communicateunexpected schedule delays to patients andassistwith patient comfort should delays arise
• Collect patient co-payments, reconciliation charges, and outstanding balances upon Check-In as well assubmittingbatches daily
• Schedule patient appointments/follow-up appointments per established policies and procedures

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Insurance practices

Outlook

EMR systems

Basic arithmetic

CPT/ICD-10 coding

BLS certification preferred

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Primary care experience

Educación

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Herramientas

Outlook

Practice EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Home Location: 12314 Jones Road, Houston Texas 77070

The Patient Reception Specialist is responsible forproviding patient support and communication andfacilitatingan exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, and trust and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Patient Reception Specialist informs patients of relevant and requiredinformation for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

How You Will Get Things Done:

• Obtain copies of insurance cards, driver’s licenses, authorizations, referrals, and other required appointment documentation and appropriately save them in practice EMR

• Perform demographic and insurance validation, and inform patients of privacy policies and procedures

• Keep the reception and patient waiting areas clean and organized

• Other duties as assigned

How You Will Build Trust:

• Greet all patients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner

• Effectively communicateunexpected schedule delays to patients andassistwith patient comfort should delays arise

How You Will Innovate:

• Collect patient co-payments, reconciliation charges, and outstanding balances upon Check-In as well assubmittingbatches daily

• Schedule patient appointments/follow-up appointments per established policies and procedures

Experience to Drive Change:

• Adept in medical terminology and insurance practices

• Proficient in the use of computer programs and applications including Outlook applications and practice EMR systems

• Competent in basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately

• Knowledgeable of CPT and ICD-10 coding

• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred

• High School Diploma/Equivalencyrequired

• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or ER preferred

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.