Front Desk Specialist - North University

Harbor Health•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Health looking for a talented Front Desk Specialist to become a member of our team. Harbor Health is an entirely new multi-specialty clinic group in Austin, TX utilizing a modern approach to co-create health with those who get, give, and pay for it, allowing everyone to fully flourish. Join us as we build a fully integrated system that connects care to a better payment model that truly puts the human being at the center. The Front Desk- Patient Access Specialist will join our Clinical Operations team based in Austin, TX. The Front-Desk Specialists are responsible for interacting with guests in a healthcare setting and managing administrative tasks for the medical team. Their duties include scheduling patient appointments according to provider availability, explaining intake forms to new patients and processing payments after treatment. At Harbor Health, we're transforming healthcare in Austin through collaboration and innovation. We're seeking passionate individuals to help us create a member-centered experience that connects comprehensive care with a modern payment model. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, please bring your talents to our team! Harbor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians and teammates and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a professional administrative or related capacity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with Physicians, other medical professionals, office personnel employees and patients
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Prior medical office and/or healthcare setting experience
Prior customer support experience
Experience with medical terminology
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Provides initial customer service to all patients including but not limited to, greeting patients, scheduling and confirming patient appointments using a multi-line phone, performing data entry into the electronic medical record system for patient information, and creating patient files
Quickly answering or properly referring questions
Notifying providers of patient arrivals
Provides conflict resolution and responds to patient grievances
Creates and maintains confidential patient files and records, files accordingly
Ensuring availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
Verifying financial records and collecting patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims
Maintaining office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
Float to other facilities as needed and required
Facilitates patient check-in and check-out. Explain payment options.
Collects and posts patient payments; prepare deposits and follow established cash handling procedures
Completes patient intakes, and conducts insurance verifications and authorizations
All other duties as assigned