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Patient Encounter Specialist - TKC General Surgery - AM (002)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL, USA
USD 15-20.3 / hour
Posted on Sep 18, 2025
Patient Encounter Specialist - TKC General Surgery - AM (002) - (T230073)

Description

Position Overview:
- Pay range: $15.00 - $20.30 / hour
- Shifts: Full-time AM
- Schedules: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Work location: General Surgery Clinic
- Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform a variety of specialized services in support of the operations of assigned clinic. To check in scheduled and add-on patients to the clinic, answer telephone and route calls, and enter demographic, insurance and charge data into the system. To check patients out of the clinic and perform patient follow-up as necessary. May perform other clerical duties related to collection, deposit and recording of clinic revenue. Depending upon clinic need, to provide assistance and respond to patient needs within the waiting room. To consistently demonstrate outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.

Qualifications

One (1) year of customer service experience required. Business Office education or similar coursework desired. Must: (1) attend all required course work assigned by management; (2) possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced knowledge of PC applications, software and database management; (3) be able to perform math and bookkeeping skills; (4) possess exceptional telephone and customer service skills and (5) be knowledgeable of English grammar and punctuation. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 709312000 Surg-Gen-TKC

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift