What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Specialist I - TCP Fannin Clinic position at Texas Children's Health System?
Job Description
We are searching for a Front Office Specialist I - TCP Fannin Clinic-- someone to coordinate and perform the scheduling of patients, receive and greet visitors, answer and handle incoming calls, coordinate the referral process, enter accurate billing information into system and transmit accurate claims.
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Qualifications:
- HS diploma or GED
- 1 year related experience in an office like setting
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients and visitors upon arrival utilizing Creating SMILES philosophies and AIDET principles.
- Assists patients with check in/check out.
- Schedule appointments
- Verifies accurate patient demographic information with each visit
- Enters data into electronic health record and electronic billing system
- Answers telephone within three (3) rings and directs calls per practice protocol.
- Enters hospital charges into electronic billing system with 100% accuracy and within timelines established
- Balances payments received daily.
- Documents eligibility in the electronic health record per practice protocol.
- Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referral.
- Notifies provider when no provider in network is available.
- Completes paperwork and documentation for authorized referrals within two (2) business days.
- Enters referrals into electronic health record within two (2) business days of receiving request from provider.
- Assists patients, per practice protocol, in setting appointments for referred services.
- Assists patients, per practice protocol, who have emergencies or have self-referred without prior authorization.
Job Info
Job Identification: 423634
Job Category: Administrative Support
Posting Date: 2026-03-21T05:00:00 00:00
Degree Level: High School Graduate
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 7900 Fannin St Houston TX 77054 US