Patient Services Specialist I - ADC Wellness Center (M-F; 7:30a-4:00p)
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Patient Services Specialist I - ADC Wellness Center (M-F; 7:30a-4:00p)**Angleton, Texas, United States****New**Medical AdministrativeUTMB HealthRequisition # 2406273**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE****Minimum Qualifications:**Associate degree and no experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS****Required:** For departments reporting under Health System Ambulatory Operations, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification must be maintained for the duration of their employment in this position.**Job Description:**The Patient Services Specialist I creates a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care, by coordinating clerical and medical activities of a healthcare team, patient registration activities, and facilitating access to UTMB services for new and returning patients.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS****CUSTOMER SERVICE:**+ Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.+ Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team.+ Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times.+ Ensures caller's needs are met and accurate information is obtained.+ Ensures calls are documented and triaged appropriately ensuring patient satisfaction and patient safety.Completes telephone encounter process if appropriate.+ Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.+ Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax and mail.+ Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.**SCHEDULING:**+ Applies the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments.+ Coordinates financial counseling for day surgery.+ Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.+ Educates patient/responsible parties regarding billing process and any additional financial responsibilities including third party benefits information.+ Provides out of pocket cost estimates to patients.+ Counsels patients about unpaid bills.+ Obtains future appointments at time of service for clinic follow-up, referrals, and ancillary services.**Equal Employment Opportunity**UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation