Medical Office Receptionist-Intermediate (Gateway Medicine Specialties- Rheumatology)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
paid family leave
Paid holidays
Employee Discounts
Job Description
UT Health San Antonio is a leading academic health institution committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this esteemed organization is part of the University of Texas System, renowned for providing top-tier healthcare services to the community and advancing medical knowledge through innovative research and education. The institution's mission centers on improving health by educating future healthcare leaders, conducting groundbreaking research, and delivering comprehensive, compassionate patient care. UT Health San Antonio fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity, continuous learning, and professional growth, making it an employer of choice within the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- experience in a clinical office or healthcare setting preferred
- ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- proficiency with Microsoft Office and database programs
- strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- ability to work under direct supervision
- commitment to patient satisfaction and quality care
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and database programs
- excellent communication skills verbal and written
- ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions
- analytical thinking skills to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements
- creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas supportive of the UT Health Way
Job Duties
- Performs all front office duties including checking in patients, ensuring completion of all necessary forms for registration, collecting copays, assisting patients when needed, and answering phones
- creates and verifies full patient registration upon patient arrival
- communicates with Benefit Coordinators if new insurance is obtained
- communicates with providers as needed regarding patients arrival, needs or requests
- prepares charts, obtains medical record requests and makes phone calls to request medical records from outside providers
- creates new and follow up appointments as needed for patients and obtains referrals and authorization for visits and testing when necessary
- schedules patient appointments and follows up on missed appointments by telephone or mail
- monitors the flow of patients including placing patients into rooms as needed and keeping patients and families informed of waiting times
- performs all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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