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Job Summary The Patient Services Specialist 3 offers advanced administrative support in a physician's office, clinic, or other area. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care. This senior position handles complex tasks and escalations.
It assists the supervisor in training staff and serves as a backup supervisor when needed. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } This specialized position is ideal for an experienced healthcare professional who is organized, adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn. The role requires at least three years of related healthcare experience and involves coordinating complex procedural and surgical workflows across providers, facilities, and support teams.
Comprehensive training will be provided for specialized responsibilities, making this a great opportunity for someone interested in developing long-term expertise and growing within the role. The position is primarily based at Lakeway Specialty Clinic, with occasional travel and coverage at other NeuroTexas/PM&R locations throughout the Greater Austin market as business needs require. Reliable transportation is required.
of the Role Assists in the hiring process and serves as a peer interviewer. Performs all duties associated with patient relations, check-in or check-out, scheduling, insurance verification and answering phones. Serves as a professional in handling more complex tasks and responding to escalated issues.
Participates in process improvements initiatives. Facilitates or guides team meetings. Attends huddles, tracks metrics and maintains huddle boards.
Mentors and trains staff in processes and procedures. Provides training on applications, website and other resource access. Monitors team members' participation to ensure the training provided is being utilized and if any additional training is needed.
Serves as backup to the supervisor when absent, as required. Assists the supervisor in managing schedules, assigning tasks, and following up on work results. Monitors and arranges for facility and equipment maintenance and repairs, as needed and in conjunction with the Manager or Supervisor.
Performs quality assurance audits. Orders supplies as requested. Key Success Factors Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Professional, pleasant, and respectful telephone etiquette. Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences. Empathetic listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful.
Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation. Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation. Needs to have thorough understanding of the Out of Network process.
Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Skilled in preparing and maintaining patient records. Ability to examine unpaid third-party claims and delinquent accounts to establish appropriate follow-up actions to ensure payment.
Ability to mentor and train staff. Minimum of 2+ years of working experience in healthcare, medical office, patient access, procedural scheduling, surgical scheduling, authorization, referral, or related experience. Experience coordinating procedures and/or surgical cases, obtaining prior authorizations, and working with insurance carriers preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, patient financial discussions, and surgical workflows preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across providers, facilities, and support teams. Candidates who are curious, adaptable, eager to learn, and interested in long-term growth are encouraged to apply.
Comprehensive training will be provided for specialized responsibilities unique to the role. Reliable transportation required for occasional clinic coverage and department support. Ability to travel within the Greater Austin market may be required with advance notice.
Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - H. S.
Diploma/GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
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