Patient Services Specialist I – Referrals & Authorizations (College Station)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Benchley (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dy

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Patient Services Specialist 1 to provide administrative support in a physician office or clinic. You will assist patients with check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and phone duties to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and less than 1 year of experience; strong communication, data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are important.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Strong communication and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient duties including check-in/check-out and scheduling.
• Verify insurance information and patient demographics.
• Answer phones and direct patients to appropriate resources.
• Accept payments and post charges according to guidelines.
• Provide accurate information to patients and approved entities.
• Support medical records duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Patient Services Specialist 1, with direct oversight, provides administrative support in a physician office, clinic, or other area. This role assists patients to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Duties include patient relations, check-in and check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Assists with patient duties, including relations, check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones. Arranges follow-up visits and referral appointments.
• Assists with patient registration by collecting and verifying insurance information. Verifies patient demographics and enters changes into the computer system. Directs patients to appropriate waiting areas.
• Accepts payments for physician/clinic services according to established guidelines.
• Posts payments and enters charges into computer utilizing appropriate codes.
• Generates daily payment reports and verifies cash drawer against report.
• Provides accurate patient, medical, financial or procedural information to patients or approved outside entities.
• May be required to discuss financial arrangements with patients.
• Receives and directs phone calls. Assists patients and other visitors.
• Responds to routine inquiries concerning practice services, hours of operation, etc.
• Ensures any patient complaints are handled appropriately.
• Assists with medical records duties as requested.

Key Success Factors

• Good listening, interpersonal and communication (oral and written), and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Empathetic listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful.
• Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to patient inquiries.
• Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.
• Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills, with attention to details.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, constantly changing and stressful environment.
• Insurance knowledge is preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience