Senior Bilingual Patient Access Lead

UTHealth Houston

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t‑
Generous time off (vacation, holidays,
Longevity Pay
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts
Employee discounts (entertainment, car
Child and elder care resources

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Patient Access Representative to lead and mentor staff while supporting daily patient access operations, including scheduling appointments, verifying eligibility, ensuring medical necessity compliance, and posting payments.

The role emphasizes delivering a seamless, patient-centered experience and supporting efficient clinic operations, with a strong focus on team leadership and interdepartmental

Qualifications

  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish; able to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
  • Previous experience in patient access or medical office settings preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor staff in daily patient access operations.
  • Schedule patient appointments and verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
  • Ensure medical necessity/compliance and post payments in the system.
  • Collect patient liabilities and discuss payment options with patients.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish
Team leadership
Customer service
Typing proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Patient Access Representative to lead and mentor staff while supporting daily patient access operations, including scheduling appointments, verifying eligibility, ensuring medical necessity compliance, and posting payments.

The role emphasizes delivering a seamless, patient-centered experience and supporting efficient clinic operations, with a strong focus on team leadership and interdepartmental

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