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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Services Specialist 2 provides administrative help in a physician’s office, clinic, or other area. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care. Duties include patient relations, check-in or check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones. May assist in training and mentoring junior Patient Services Specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

• Assists patients and visitors by performing duties like check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phone inquiries. Arranges follow-up visits and referral appointments.
• Registers patients 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 or clinic services following guidelines. Posts payments and enters charges using appropriate codes. Generates daily payment reports. Verifies cash drawer against the report. Provides accurate patient, medical, financial, or procedural information to patients or approved entities. Discusses financial arrangements with patients, as requested.
• Responds to routine escalated inquiries concerning services, hours of operation, etc. Ensures any patient complaints are handled appropriately.
• Aids with medical records duties by pulling charts for appointments, prescription refills, and other requests. Retrieves, transports, sorts, and files medical records. Copies medical records charts for patient transfers and referrals as requested.
• Helps in training, mentoring and providing help to junior staff as requested.