Medical Receptionist I

Job Title

Medical Receptionist I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

University Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    

 

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want 

The Medical Receptionist I is responsible for greeting patients and visitors in the clinic, handling patient calls for scheduling appointments and routing calls to the appropriate clinical staff. This position will handle front desk tasks including data entry into the Electronic Management System and billing/insurance processing and inquiries.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting salary is $16.66/hour. Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time

 

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of experience in general office, medical office or related areas.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree 

• Two years’ experience in general office or personnel operations including one year experience working within a medical office. Prior EHR experience

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.  

Responsibilities

Patient Registration 

• Verify patient demographic information, collect co-pays and past-due balances, work patient waitlist, verify insurance, register patients for portal, check patients in/out. Scan insurance cards and IDs. Assist patients with kiosk.

• Coordinates the check-in process for patients.

• Monitors clinic schedule and ensures efficient patient flow.

• Verifies and updates patient eligibility, demographics, and insurance information in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Collects document signatures for compliance and insurance card scans.

• Confirms TAMU student insurance eligibility for phar