37439BR

Extended Job Title:

Dental Patient Services Specialist (Oral Health Clinic/Alberta)

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

This position is responsible for assuring smooth operation of the clinic patient flow. Employees serve as primary contacts for patients and are responsible for scheduling appointments, preparing necessary paperwork before the patient visits, receiving patients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position is responsible for processing charges for clinic services, filing insurance claims, responding to requests for information from patients and insurance companies and maintaining related information for the department. Employees may have cash handling responsibilities.

Requisition ID:

37439BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Registers and schedules patient appointments for office visits accurately and efficiently in the EMR and billing system.

• Receives incoming calls.

• Verifies and updates managed care plan and/or insurance information into patient account.

• Verifies, updates and optimizes the patient schedule daily.

• Scans accurately all necessary paperwork, forms an patient information into correct file folder in EHR Plus other duties.

• Cashier and prepares daily deposits. Responsible for collecting patients co-payments, payment for services rendered, and/or outstanding balances.

• Arrives and No-Shows appointments daily after each clinic session for the end of the month statistical departmental report.

• Trains existing and/or new employees in the registration and processing of patients or in any other job related duties.

• Provides cross-training to staff within different clinic areas.

• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications.

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic office equipment and computer skills; email, PC, Telephone, 0-Key, Excel, Word

• Knowledge of various managed care plans and private insurances

• Knowledge of referral and authorization processes

• Proficient professional telephone skills

• Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with others

• Ability to work in a busy environment

• Ability to understand and follow instructions; some familiarity with dental procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of people

• Work closely with staff, manager, supervisor, dental students, and administration

• Bilingual capability. English and Spanish

• Willing to work M-F 0800-1700, some extended hours and holidays are possible

• Minimal one year dental office experience and working knowledge of dental billing codes (CDT) preferred

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Information and Records Clerks

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED

• 1 year Customer Service, office, or related experience

• Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

YN, HM

Air Force Specialty Code:

3A1X1, 4A0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:

0111

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx