Front Office Specialist at UNLV Medicine

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

19.66

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Customer Service, Insurance Verification, Check In/Out, Microsoft Office, ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding, Medical Terminology, Medicare Guidelines, Communication, Organization, Detail Oriented, Bilingual Spanish

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Front Office Specialist schedules patient appointments, greets patients and visitors, answers and directs phone calls, checks patients in and out, verifies insurance eligibility and assists in general office duties. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions. * Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (Actual scheduled hours may vary depending on business needs) * 12+ PTO days per year * 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute (after 90 days of employment) * Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date Educational Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalency Qualifications * Minimum six (6) months experience in customer service; preferably in healthcare. * Current and valid driver’s license * Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office knowledge * Knowledge of ICD-10, and CPT coding guidelines * Medical terminology * Knowledge of Medicare guidelines * Excellent oral/written communication skills * Must be well organized and detail-oriented * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, team members, physicians and the public * Bilingual Spanish a plus Physical requirements * May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods * May include performing repetitive tasks * May include working with challenging patients * May include lifting up to 25 pounds UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu [healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu]

Responsibilities

The Front Office Specialist is responsible for managing patient flow by scheduling appointments, greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and processing patient check-in and check-out procedures. This role also involves verifying insurance eligibility and assisting with general office tasks.