Front Office Specialist II- TCP Katy at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Professionalism, Typing, Filing, Multi-line Telephone, Computer Skills, Fax, Copier, Medical Terminology, Managed Care Referral Processes, Data Entry, Billing, Eligibility Verification, Referral Coordination, Documentation, Patient Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Front Office Specialist II - TCP Katy - 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 while working collaboratively with other members of the Healthcare Team. TCP Katy: 705 S Fry Rd 120 Suite 120, Katy, TX 77450 Think you’ve got what it takes? · Ability to provide excellent customer service, to act in a professional manner, to type, to file, to use a multi-line telephone, computer, fax and copier · Knowledge of general office tasks, confidentiality, medical terminology and managed care referral processes. Qualifications: · HS diploma or GED · 2 years related experience in an office like setting “As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.” 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. · Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral. · 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. Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Front Office Specialist II greets patients and visitors, assists with check-in/check-out, schedules appointments, and verifies patient information. They also handle incoming calls, manage referrals, and ensure accurate data entry into electronic systems.