Business Associate I

Job Title

Business Associate I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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RESPONSIBILIES:

• Collect and record patient charges for clinic.  Reconcile cash box and prepare receipts for deposit.  Investigate minor errors on cash transaction and resolve problems. Prepare receipts and deposit forms according to Health Center procedures.

• Greet patients and visitors (in person or by phone); route calls; make routine appointments. Disseminate general business information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public about the Health Center clinic.  Data entry into Electronic Medical Records system (i.e. update personal, insurance and financial information in patient’s accounts, scan patient paperwork and medical records from other providers). Prepare various work orders and manage service calls and repairs. Send, receive, and distribute mail and correspondence.

• Monitor, organize, and create orders for office and clinic supply inventory and over the counter medications.  Receive, verify, and log receipt of goods within Health Center Electronic Medical Records system.

• Assist Directors with scheduling meetings, processing correspondence, and managing phone calls and faxes.  Assist RNs/providers by notifying them of patient’s arrival, supplying paperwork needed for specific appointment, and maintaining supply of medical forms, release of information forms and educational handouts.

• Perform other duties as required or requested including, but not limited to: Serve on committees as requested. Perform as a member of the University Health Center / Division of Student Engagement and Success Team (participate in departmental and division staff meetings; promote excellent customer service and teamwork within department and division).

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High school diploma or additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:  ​

• Associates and 1 year of experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in general office, bookkeeping, or personnel operations.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE:

• Experience in a university health care setting

SALARY: $17.94- $19.36 Hourly. (Salary is dependent upon education and/or experience. )

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information require