Patient Services Specialist
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Extended Job Title
Patient Services Specialist
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
523501 - Surgery Ama Genl
Position Description
This position is responsible for assuring smooth operation of the clinic patient flow. Employees serve as primary contacts for patients and are responsible for scheduling appointments, preparing necessary paperwork before the patient visits, receiving patients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position is responsible for processing charges for clinic services, filing insurance claims, responding to requests for information from patients and insurance companies and maintaining related information for the department. Employees may have cash handling responsibilities.
Requisition ID
39475BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
27.84
Major/Essential Functions
Schedule surgeries and procedures for multi-specialty surgery clinic.  Schedules new, follow-up or discharged patient appointments. Obtains, verifies and enters all information into the Electronic Medical Record prior to patient visit. Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits prior to patient visit. Obtains referral through insurance company if required. Prepares charts patients prior to patient visit. Provide patient with surgery information and estimated costs and end patient visit.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
15.00
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Work Location
Amarillo
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual preferred
Previous medical office experience
Strong computer skills 
Campus
HSC - Amarillo
Department
Surgery Ama Genl
Required Attachments
Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Occasional Duties
Scanning
Retrieving and distributing e-faxes
Follow up patient portal requests
Assisting with pre-authorizations
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
A High School diploma or GED. 1-year Customer Service, office, or related experience. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
YN, HM
Air Force Specialty Code
3A1X1, 4A0X1
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
0111
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.