Ambulatory Services Rep II - Outpatient Orthopedics Sports Medicine Clinic

Texas Children's Hospital•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Ambulatory Services Representative II provides customer service as the first point of contact for patients, providers, and staff accessing virtual and in-person ambulatory clinics. The role coordinates patient registration, scheduling, check-in, and check-out, and helps patients prepare for visits. Responsibilities also include verifying insurance benefits, obtaining referrals and authorizations, collecting payments, and supporting efficient patient flow. The position is based at the Outpatient Orthopedics Sports Medicine Clinic, with the posting identifying the The Woodlands Desk in The Medical Center. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of customer service experience, or two years of clerical, medical office, or business experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Perform patient registration, obtain and verify demographic information, and provide and collect required patient forms.
Orient patients to virtual visits and help ensure the necessary technology is set up when applicable.
Communicate with patients, staff, and providers about arrivals, delays, clinic processes, and appointment changes.
Schedule and confirm appointments, coordinate referrals and rescheduling, and communicate appointment details and preparation information to patients and families.
Verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, confirm insurance referrals, and follow up on pending precertifications and benefits through system work queues.
Collect appropriate upfront fees, refer patients with inadequate funding to the financial counselor, and serve as a clinic and family resource for managed care questions.
Enter, batch, and reconcile charges daily; prepare deposits; and complete closing procedures.
Investigate rejected charges, work with Business Services to resolve denials, and collaborate with leadership to prevent future denials.
Welcome and assist patients, families, and visitors professionally, promptly, and in an age-appropriate and culturally sensitive manner; ensure interpreter services are available and use customer service recovery measures when needed.
Provide basic office support, follow up on missing medical records, and assist providers with clinical data management and administrative duties.
Participate in performance improvement activities, maintain departmental statistics and time and attendance records, and provide coverage as needed.
Support patient throughput in exam rooms, investigate prolonged wait times, and participate in clinic huddles to plan patient flow.