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Texas Health Action

Bilingual Medical Receptionist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.63/hr
Entry
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site; serves Central and South locations, with Central as the main location.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses is required.
  • Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required, including experience with Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to protect confidential information and follow HIPAA privacy requirements is required.
  • Strong customer service, diplomacy, tact, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic circumstances, including people in crisis or who may be resistant to organizational processes, is required.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work productively with minimal supervision and as part of a team is required.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate with patients in both languages, is required.
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, or it must be obtained before the hire date.
Responsibilities
  • Greet patients, answer incoming calls, and respond to inquiries with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
  • Register patients according to established protocols and maintain accurate demographic, billing, insurance, and identification information.
  • Explain medical office procedures and policies and help patients move through appointments as scheduled.
  • Schedule and coordinate patient appointments and maintain related documentation.
  • Complete insurance verification during registration by reviewing benefit details to determine patient financial responsibility.
  • Accurately scan and maintain patients' insurance cards and photo identification.
  • Collect copays, outstanding balances, and other patient financial responsibility during in-person and virtual checkout in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
  • Complete daily patient financial reconciliation, including balancing payment batches, validating deposits, completing financial sign-off procedures, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
  • Connect patients with Financial Advocates when appropriate and complete applicable financial advocacy requirements accurately and on time.
  • Report statistics as required; manage incoming and outgoing mail; and maintain supplies, forms, and an orderly reception area.
  • Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality and complete other clerical duties and office-management tasks as assigned.
  • Identify and support processes and systems that improve clinic flow.
  • Schedule appointments accurately according to clinic protocols and document corrections promptly.
  • Complete patient check-in within the clinic's established service standard.
  • Verify insurance and scan required identification and insurance cards accurately before checkout.
  • Complete daily payment reconciliation and sign-off procedures without unresolved discrepancies.
  • Implement approved process changes by the stated effective date.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a medical office, healthcare, or patient-access setting is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of electronic medical record software is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of healthcare insurance and patient financial responsibility is preferred.
  • Prior experience in a nonprofit organization or with historically underserved populations is preferred.

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