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    patient services specialist i/ii - Galveston, TX , USA, United States - University of Texas Medical Branch

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    • This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.

    Job Summary:


    Patient Service Specialist I -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.

    Patient Service Specialist II -The Patient Services Specialist II has advanced Patient Services Specialist skills and is proficient in independently maintaining 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


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Patient Service Specialist I -* Associate degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

    Patient Service Specialist II -Associate degree and one year of clerical or customer service experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

    Required:

    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 Duties:

    CUSTOMER SERVICE:

    • Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.
    • Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team.
    • Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times.
    • Ensures caller's needs are met and accurate information is obtained.
    • Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety. Completes telephone encounter process if appropriate.
    • Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.
    • Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax and mail.
    • Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.

    SCHEDULING:

    • Applies the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments.
    • Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery.
    • Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.
    • Educates patient/responsible parties regarding billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information.
    • Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients.
    • Counsels patients about unpaid bills.
    • Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services.

    ARRIVAL:

    • Arrives patients and prepares paperwork/chart for visit.
    • Appropriately receipts all monies collected, tokens distributed, and deferments authorized.

    REGISTRATION:

    • Verifies, ensures eligibility, and pre-registers patients by obtaining patient demographics and third-party coverage(s) at every encounter.
    • Obtains and documents information required for third party reimbursement.
    • Ensures compliance with Medicare and third-party coverage.
    • Communicates with patient, referral source, UTMB physician and clinical staff regarding any obstacle to access or authorization.

    DISPOSITION:

    • Fully dispositions each patient within the designated timeline.
    • Adheres to internal controls established for department.

    Salary Range:
    Actual salary commensurate with experience.

    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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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