Job Title
Medical Receptionist I
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Primary Care & Rural Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,Texas A&M Healthencompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Medical Receptionist I is responsible for greeting patients and visitors in the clinic, handling patient calls for scheduling appointments and routing calls to the appropriate clinical staff. This position will handle front desk tasks including data entry into the Electronic Management System and billing/insurance processing and inquiries.
What you need to know
Salary:$13.00-$19.00/hour and will becommensuratebased on the selected hire's education and experience.
Location/Schedule:Bryan, TX/Full-Time
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Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in general office, medical office or related areas.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be skilled in the operations of a medical office
Working knowledge of word processing software
Basic computer and typing skills, keyboarding
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan and organize effectively
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Patient Phone Calls
Handles phone calls from patients who need to schedule appointments to include adding new patients, verifying demographic information and insurance.
Routes calls to clinical staff and enter phone notes as appropriate.
Front Desk Patient Check-In
Verifies patient demographic information, collect co-pays and past-due balances
Works patient waitlist, verifies insurance, registers patients for portal, checks patients in/out.
Scans insurance cards and IDs.
Assists patients with kiosk.
Other Billing Projects
Performs various projects that can include, but not limited to, correcting denied claims due to registration errors, contacting patients related to upcoming visits, scheduling patient for wellness visits, inputting demographics for hospital billers.
Provides staff support and performs business activities.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 daysof annual paid holidays
Up toeight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well,a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.