Patient Services Specialist I - Labor & Delivery - Angleton

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Associate degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

Licenses, Certifications, & Registrations

For departments reporting under Health System Ambulatory Operations, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification must be maintained for the duration of their employment in this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Customer service experience in a medical office environment a plus.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Services Specialist I creates a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care, by coordinating clerical and medical activities of a healthcare team, patient registration activities, and facilitating access to UTMB services for new and returning patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.

• Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team.

• Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times.

• Ensures caller’s needs are met and accurate information is obtained.

• Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety.  Completes telephone encounter process if appropriate. 

• Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.

• Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax and mail.

• Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.

SCHEDULING:

• Applies the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments.

• Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery.

• Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.

• Educates patient/responsible parties regarding billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information.

• Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients.

• Counsels patients about unpaid bills.

• Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services.

ARRIVAL:

• Arrives patients and prepares paperwork/chart for visit.

• Appropriately receipts all monies collected, tokens distributed, and deferments authorized. 

REGISTRATION:

• Verifies, ensures eligibility, and pre-registers patients by obtaining patient demographics and third-party coverage(s) at every encounter.