Patient Access Representative, Clinic Support and Patient Access, University Health Services

Patient Access Representative, Clinic Support and Patient Access, University Health Services

Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - University Health Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Provide administrative support for Patient Access.

• Initiates check-in and check-out procedures in clinic.
• Schedules for new and follow-up appointments.
• Manages various miscellaneous front office responsibilities.
• Participates in other activities and as assigned by Assistant Director or Assistant Manager.
• Demonstrates in regular and punctual attendance pattern.
• Exhibits behaviors consistent with organizational values by demonstrating respect and professionalism, adhering to customer service standards and policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and actively engaging in quality improvement efforts.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience with clerical functions working in the front office of a healthcare/medical facility.
• Experience collecting/verifying health insurance information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to learn tasks quickly with minimal training and supervision.
• Flexibility with shifting priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Exhibits customer service-oriented behavior and excellent public relation skills in all aspects of work.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• More than the required years of experience with clerical functions.
• Certificate of completion of Medical Assistant program.
• Experience working in the front office of a healthcare/medical clinic.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Word, Excel software Windows environment.
• Experience working in a student health center.

$42,271.20 per year

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

• Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM
• Work schedule to be discussed during interview.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one-page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.