Department Support Specialist II - Cardiology - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

Department Support Specialist II

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Clinic Administrator, the Department Support Specialist II performs varied clerical and typing duties for Managing Physician, Department Chief or Associate Department Chief and management staff. This individual also:

• Analyzes eligibility media
• Utilizes various system applications for reporting purposes
• Interprets multiple medical plan benefits to maximize accurate collections
• Endorses mutual respect amongst all members of the healthcare team
• Practices positive guest/peer relationships and works with others to promote an efficient and effective team
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and understands how this relates to creating a caring environment and a favorable impression regarding KSC commitment to the welfare of our patients
• This position generally supports department chief/managing physicians

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
• 3+ years of general administrative experience and 2 years of medical insurance verification experience or experience scheduling operative procedures; OR 1 year previous KSC experience in a position similar, but not limited to, DSS I, ASRs, Contact Center or Member Services reps, MAs/CMAs or Schedulers
• Typing skills 40 WPM with 10 or fewer errors
• Basic math ability
• Alpha/Numeric Forms Entry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/PC experience
• Successful completion of the EPIC PM Front Desk Class and Hospital Charge Capture
• IM Bills lead for department

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak/understand Spanish
• CPT/ICD coding
• Typing skills 55 WPM with 5 or fewer errors
• 10 key by touch

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.