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The Patient Access Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patients, managing registration, financial screenings, and scheduling across medical and dental services. They are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, verifying insurance, and ensuring an efficient, welcoming front desk environment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of clerical or administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in English and Spanish is required, along with a valid Texas Driver's License and the ability to travel between clinic locations.
Galveston County Health District is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Bilingual Patient Access Specialist to join our Coastal Health & Wellness team! In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients, helping them access quality care by assisting with registration, financial screenings, scheduling, and communication across our medical, dental, and counseling services.
Why Join Us?
We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including:
• Amazing retirement package to help secure your future
• Affordable medical insurance for you and your family
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge
• FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
• FREE parking because the little things matter too!
This position rotates between our Texas City and Galveston clinic locations as needed.
What You’ll Do:
• Perform financial screenings to determine eligibility for discounted services and other programs (e.g., Title V, Health Texas Women, Medicaid)
• Verify insurance coverage and accurately document patient information in the electronic health record system
• Check in and check out patients, collect payments, and provide receipts and care plans
• Schedule follow-up appointments for medical, dental, and counseling services
• Communicate with providers and care team members through the electronic system
• Respond to patient inquiries via phone, email, and the Patient Portal in a timely manner
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in all patient records and documentation
• Manage clinic flow and ensure a welcoming, efficient front desk environment
• Generate and distribute reports, daily schedules, and provider encounter summaries
• Support both Texas City and Galveston clinic locations as needed
What We’re Looking For:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of experience performing clerical or administrative duties (preferably in a healthcare or electronic health record system)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
No phone calls please
ADA / EEO / DFWP
Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Galveston County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
The Galveston County Health District is committed to identifying public health issues that impact our everyday life. We work daily to prevent disease, protect against public health threats and promote good health for all of Galveston County. Mission: Protecting and promoting the One Health of Galveston County. Vision: To be a pillar, promoter, protector, and provider of healthfulness in Galveston County. Mission: Protecting and promoting the optimal health and well-being of Galveston County. Vision: To become the healthiest county in Texas.
Offices: 9850 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, Texas 77591, US
The Galveston County Health District is committed to identifying public health issues that impact our everyday life. We work daily to prevent disease, protect against public health threats and promote good health for all of Galveston County. Mission: Protecting and promoting the One Health of Galveston County. Vision: To be a pillar, promoter, protector, and provider of healthfulness in Galveston County. Mission: Protecting and promoting the optimal health and well-being of Galveston County. Vision: To become the healthiest county in Texas.
Offices: 9850 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, Texas 77591, US
