Patient Services Specialist I TDCJ

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Patient Services Specialist I to deliver a positive patient experience by coordinating clerical and clinical activities, supporting a healthcare team, and handling patient registration to facilitate access to services for new and returning patients. This entry-level role requires an associate degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained for the duration of

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clerical and clinical activities for the healthcare team.
• Handle patient registration activities and contribute to access to UTMB services.
• Facilitate services for new and returning patients.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Clerical skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Associate degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position. For departments reporting under Health System Ambulatory Operations, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification must be maintained for the duration of their employment in this position.

Job Summary:
The Patient Services Specialist I creates a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care, by coordinating clerical and medical activities of a healthcare team, patient registration activities, and facilitating access to UTMB services for new and returning patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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