Ambulatory Services Rep II

About Texas Children's Hospital

Summary:

We are searching for an Ambulatory Services Representative -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide excellent customer service as the first contact for patients, providers and staff accessing ambulatory clinics. You will expedite the outpatient check-in and check-out processes by reviewing appointment status using electronic appointment system to view information regarding appointment, insurance, and history. You will also collect pre-visit payments and communicate with the clinic liaison regarding factors impacting the patient visit and general clinic-patient flow. You will also secure the financial integrity of the patient's account by verifying benefits and obtaining referrals, authorizations, and pre-certifications.

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Qualifications

• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-years’ experience in customer service required
• Healthcare and/or Pediatric experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities 

• Performs patient registration procedures per department process
• Obtains and verifies patient demographic data for each encounter
• Confirms patient appointments, verifying patient demographics and insurance information
• Enters, batches, and reconciles charges daily
• Ensures that interpreter services are available for patients as needed
• Provides basic office support including ordering and maintaining office/clinic supplies; maintaining office equipment; managing correspondence; copying, faxing, mailing and filing documents; and collecting and distributing mail
• Serves in key role to assure most efficient patient throughput in exam rooms