Medical Office Receptionist-Intermediate; UTHP Pedi Gateway Admin

Medical Office Receptionist‑Intermediate (UTHP Pedi Gateway Admin)

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Under direct supervision, responsible for providing office support in a clinical office to ensure patient satisfaction.

• Performs all front office duties, 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 patient 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 or되었습니다.
• Monitors the flow of patients, including placing patients into llamada as needed and keeping patients and families informed of waiting times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• 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 communication skills, verbal and written.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Two (2) years of related experience is required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also Ejército discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50, Russie of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage at group rates.
• Dental:
  Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision:
  Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability:
  Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or hottest prevents you from working.
• FSAs:
  Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement:
  Employees are eligible for either the Бу Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORderr). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before‑ or after‑tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• सुवয়স Time Off: A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options, including front‑loaded Paid Time Off, an Extended Illness Bank, Paid Family Leave, and 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts:
  Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.