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Posted: 07-Sep-25
Location: Austin, Texas
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Internal Number: 25016083
Working Conditions:
*Training will be conducted onsite.
*This role may require occasional travel to the Austin and Dripping Springs facilities.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Patient Services Specialist 1, with direct oversight, provides administrative support in a physician office, clinic, or other area. This role assists patients to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Duties include patient relations, check-in and check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assists with patient duties, including relations, check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones. Arranges follow-up visits and referral appointments.
- Assists with patient registration by collecting and verifying insurance information. Verifies patient demographics and enters changes into the computer system. Directs patients to appropriate waiting areas.
- Accepts payments for physician/clinic services according to established guidelines.
- Posts payments and enters charges into computer utilizing appropriate codes.
- Generates daily payment reports and verifies cash drawer against report.
- Provides accurate patient, medical, financial or procedural information to patients or approved outside entities.
- May be required to discuss financial arrangements with patients.
- Receives and directs phone calls. Assists patients and other visitors.
- Responds to routine inquiries concerning practice services, hours of operation, etc.
- Ensures any patient complaints are handled appropriately.
- Assists with medical records duties as requested.
Key Success Factors
- Good listening, interpersonal and communication (oral and written), and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
- Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Empathetic listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful.
- Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to patient inquiries.
- Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.
- Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills, with attention to details.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, constantly changing and stressful environment.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience