Medical Front Desk and Scheduling Specialist, Gastroenterology

Job overview

The Medical Front Desk and Scheduling Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX, and compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive. Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants supports patient access and front-office operations in a busy gastroenterology practice. The specialist manages patient-facing reception and scheduling tasks that help patients access care and keep clinic operations moving. The role coordinates appointments, insurance and referral requirements, registration, payments, and communication with clinical staff while maintaining accurate records and patient confidentiality.

What you'll do

• Greet patients
• check patients in and out
• schedule, confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments
• answer calls and patient inquiries
• maintain provider schedules and waitlists
• verify insurance, referrals, and authorizations
• collect copayments and balances
• scan and upload documents
• maintain patient registration in eClinicalWorks/EMR
• coordinate with clinical staff
• assist with forms
• comply with HIPAA
• maintain the reception area
• provide coverage and travel between practice locations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical front desk

patient scheduling

gastroenterology

patient registration

insurance verification

eclinicalworks

emr

houston tx

patient access

clinic operations

hipaa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• performance bonus
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• free uniforms
• transportation assistance
• paid time off
• training and development
• advancement opportunity.

Why this role

Two to five years of medical front desk, patient access, or scheduling experience is preferred. Gastroenterology and eClinicalWorks experience are strongly preferred.

About the employer

Gastroenterology Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.