Patient Services Associate

Texas A&M University System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leaves

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Dallas is seeking a Patient Services Associate I to provide front-desk and patient support in the Clinical Affairs department. The role requires professionalism and the ability to handle high-volume tasks while maintaining accurate patient records and schedules.

The position is on-site in Dallas with typical hours Monday–Friday 8am to 5pm. Salary is commensurate with experience, with benefits including healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience in a general office setting.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of standard office protocol and the use of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of a multi-line phone system.
• Some college credit hours (preferred).
• More than two years of related experience in a general office setting (preferred).
• Cashier experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in a language (Spanish/English) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Patient Service Associate – Provides customer service to patients and maintains records; greets and checks in patients; verifies insurance eligibility and obtains referrals/authorizations.
• Financial – Collects payments and documents in EMR; balances monies and creates reports.
• Treatment Code Data Entry – Assists with entering treatment codes and processing patient refunds.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Office protocol

Multi-line phone system

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college credit hours

Two years related experience

Job description

Job Title

Patient Services Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Clinical Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, theTexas A&M University Health Science Centerencompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Patient Services Associate I to serve in the department of Clinical Affairs. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to become a member of our team.__

What you need to know

Salary range: $19.56/hour

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, Texas, this is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of related experience in a general office setting
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Knowledge of standard office protocol and the use of standard office equipment

• Knowledge of the use of a multi-line phone system

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some college credit hours

• More than two years of related experience in a general office setting

• Cashier experience

• Bilingual in a language(Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Patient Service Associate - Provides customer service to patients (both scheduling appointments and arriving to appointments) and maintains patient records and statistics in accordance with established procedures. Greets and checks in patients, assisting them with their questions and needs. Verifies patients’ insurance eligibility and benefits and obtains referrals and/or authorizations required for payment.

• Financial - Collects payments for services and documents payments in electronic medical records. Handles patient’s financial accounts. Balances monies received and creates a report for designated personnel.

• Treatment Code Data Entry - Assists Clinic Coordinator with entering treatment codes, assists in processing patient refunds and assists in collection of PHI.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.