Patient Service Specialist - Medical Front Office

Patient Service Specialist (PSS) - Central Float

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, Austin, TX (Northcross)

Hours: vary between Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm

Full Time

Candidate will be required to travel to multiple outpatient clinics. Areas of coverage include (but not limited to): Northcross, Farwest, N Austin, West 38th, Red river, Marble Falls, Kingsland, Mueller, Steiner

Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity. This is an entry-level position. Starting salary: $18 - $25 per hour based off experience

Benefits of becoming a Patient Service Specialist with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• PSS Ladder Program

*Eligibility and effective dates vary

Responsibilities

Looking for a Full Time Float. Preferred candidate is organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to work well with others or independently. A self-starter that can provide outstanding customer service and get things done. We process referrals, schedule patients complete the intake process & data entry, insurance verification, authorizations and review of benefits with patients, copay collection, arriving and scheduling patients, billing reports, closing report and other task as needed.

• Coordinates patient appointments, working with Center manager to minimize cancellations and support Treatment adherence.
• Registers patient information, ensuring all forms are complete with signatures and accurate information documented in the electronic medical record.
• Verifies patient insurance, obtaining required authorizations before patient visit and explains benefits, financial responsibilities, billing, and outpatient policies.
• Collects toward patient responsibility at each visit.
• Scan and maintain medical documents.
• Reconciles and posts charges daily and other reporting to ensure clean claim processing.
• Responds to all request for information from patients, other department and physicians.
• Maintains office, orders supplies and manages mail.
• Willingness to adjust schedule to center needs.
• Travels Attends all mandatory meetings and in-service education programs.
• Travels to non-home location center or other site for coverage when necessary.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required

Preferred Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of insurance verification
• Healthcare, medical, or dental office administration

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans