Front Office Specialist I- TCP Westwood

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Front Office Specialist I at TCP Westwood - someone to coordinate and perform the scheduling of patients, receive and greet visitors, answer and handle incoming calls, coordinate the referral process, enter accurate billing information into system and transmit accurate claims. This role involves rotating shifts (6:45 am - 5:15 pm and 8:30 am - 7:00 pm) and working two Saturdays per month. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, act professionally, and be proficient in typing, filing, and using a multi-line telephone, computer, fax, and copier.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED
• 1-year related experience in an office like setting
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to act in a professional manner
• Ability to type
• Ability to file
• Ability to use a multi-line telephone, computer, fax and copier
• Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and coworkers
• Acknowledges the customer
• Identifies self
• Gives customer a time expectation
• Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes and procedures
• Thanks, the customer
• Adheres to Standards of Behavior

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors upon arrival utilizing Creating SMILES philosophies and AIDET principles.
• Assists patients with check in/check out.
• Schedule appointments
• Verifies accurate patient demographic information with each visit
• Enters data into electronic health record and electronic billing system
• Answers telephone within three (3) rings and directs calls per practice protocol.
• Enters hospital charges into electronic billing system with 100% accuracy and within timelines established
• Balances payments received daily.
• Documents eligibility in the electronic health record per practice protocol.
• Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referral.
• Notifies provider when no provider in network is available.
• Completes paperwork and documentation for authorized referrals within two (2) business days.
• Enters referrals into electronic health record within two (2) business days of receiving request from provider.
• Assists patients, per practice protocol, in setting appointments for referred services.
• Assists patients, per practice protocol, who have emergencies or have self-referred without prior authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED