Specialist IV

Extended Job Title

Specialist IV

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

512301 - Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl

Position Description

Performs semi-professional work on various projects and programs. Work is performed under supervision within established policies with latitude for independent judgment. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained. May supervise specialized clerical section.

Requisition ID

39859BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Processes health insurance eligibility for patients scheduling with the clinic prior to their appointments.
• Troubleshoots and resolves general patient account issues as required
• Navigates and educates patients on insurance plans and processes for visit authorizations and referrals for care
• Works with phones, computer systems, printers, faxes, and other office equipment
• Assists patients with applications and forms and with questions on their accounts.
• Maintains account activity data for daily reports for the business office.
• Files insurance claims for patients who request this service.
• Assists patients with problems with insurance companies and filing procedures.
• Follows up on claims submitted to insurance companies.
• Notes denial of insurance claim and reason on patient accounts.
• Sends itemized statements to patients, employers or insurance companies as requested.
• Performs other work as required.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

M-F 8-5

Work Location

Lubbock

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl

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 website .

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

High school plus 4 years experience. Additional education may substitute on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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