Senior Patient Services Representative (9:00 am - 6:00 pm)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Patient Services Representative, this position promotes UT Southwestern Medical Center as the preferred destination for excellent patient care, outcomes, safety and service. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED 
   

• Experience
  1 year of customer service experience 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  Incumbent must obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment within 90 Days and 
  CPR certification must be current for duration of employment within department 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Six (6) months of experience as a Patient Services Representative preferred

   

  Training experience preferred
   

JOB DUTIES

• In coordination with the Training Supervisor, ensures Patient Services Representatives are fully trained and is responsible for site specific training duties. In the absence of the Lead Patient Services Representative; plans, monitors, and directs Patient Services Representatives at assigned site for proper work habits and daily tasks. Assigns tasks to Patient Services Representatives and reviews accuracy of work completed.
• Works closely with Training Supervisor to ensure all training needs are met, and works to solve specific problems either on a one to one basis or in a group setting.
• Builds solid working relationships with all Patient Service Representatives. Responsible for all on the job training of Patient Service Representatives at their assigned site.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgement, uses discretion to make decisions or seeks advice from the Training Supervisor. Communicates changes effectively, prepares and supports those affected by change.
• Responsible to coordinate with other Senior Patient Representatives to ensure consistent training practices policy enforcement at all locations.
• Provides a welcoming presence at all entrances. Greets patients, their families and guests, in building lobbies or other patient care areas; provides escorts and wheelchair/gurney assistance, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times.
• Seeks to understand