Benefits Coordinator-Associate

Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing customer service to patients by scheduling appointments, performing check-in and check-out procedures, verifying insurance benefits and obtaining authorization, and providing telephone triage.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, reviews new patient registration and obtains authorizations.
• Assists in the collection of copays and enters new patient information.
• Maintains medical and insurance referral records and prepares patient charts; ensures test results are filed.
• Handles and answers all phone calls and transfers calls to the appropriate departments as needed.
• Manages patient appointments according to the physician's schedules and/or protocols.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions, the UT Health Way.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates creativity and alternative thinking; able to develop new ideas supportive of the UT Health Way.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and database programs.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED is required.
  
  

Experience

• One (1) year of directly related experience is required.
• Previous medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred.
  
  

Required Skills

One (1) year of directly related experience is required.