Sr Patient Services Specialist Combest WC LB

Extended Job Title

Sr Patient Services Specialist Combest WC LB

Position Description

The primary objective of this position is to provide excellent customer service to the patients of the TTUHSC SON Larry Combest  clinics to meet patient health care needs. 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. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of direct contact with patients, staff, and insurance companies. Employees may have cash-handling responsibilities.

Requisition ID

42614BR

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

33.75

Major / Essential Functions

The employee is is responsible for :

• Complete insurance verifications using pre-visit Enterprise Task Management (ETM) system.
• Employee in this position must have a clear knowledge base and understanding of how to handle sensitive information in order to be 100% HIPAA compliant.
• Adhere to the institutional and departmental policies and procedures for best practices.
• Enters relevant patient data into EHR.
• Assist with opening and distributing mail.
• Assist with handling incoming checks and credit cards in preparation for deposits.
• Scan payments and deposit batches into the secured identified SON server for the Combest.
• Receive and process medical record requests.
• Assist supervisor in reconciling monthly batch reports.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

15

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Staggered SCH Mon - Thur 7 : 30 a.m. - 7 : 00 p.m., Fri 7 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. & rotation to cover for evening and weekend staff.

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Department

SON Combest Center Lbk

Required Attachments

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 website at https : / / app4.ttuhsc.edu / payplan .

Occasional Duties

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of customer service, office, or related experience, with two (2) of those years in a healthcare or dental clinic setting preferred. 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

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Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member :

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.