PAS Intake Specialist, Radiation Oncology

Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you''ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Job Summary The PAS intake specialists are key members of our scheduling team. They interact with our patients to schedule multiple procedures (both within our department and with others such as Radiology, Cancer Center, etc.). Their mission is to assure that our patients are cared for and their records are complete and accurate in order to guarantee prompt service and excellent communication. Experience and Education High school and three (3) to four (4) years of hospital admitting/ scheduling experience or equivalent. Job Duties Schedules patient care procedures accurately (procedure, exam, area or physician referral, location, time of procedure); balances exams with patient/customer time request and provider availability. Interviews patient and/or physician''s office to obtain medical history and patient demographic information and documents in EPIC and Siemens systems. Coordinates with physician''s office and/or ancillary department regarding additional information needed to obtain pre-certification and insurance benefits. Maintains department productivity standards. Pre-registers patient cases by entering complete and accurate information in Siemens system prior to patient''s arrival. Identifies and verifies all essential information pertaining to intake, insurance verification/eligibility, and precertification on all applicable patient accounts. Revises information in computer systems as needed. Documents pertinent information and efforts in computer system based upon department documentation standards. Maintains department productivity standards. Reschedules exams at patients'' or departments'' requests. Initiates confirmation call back to patient to include appointment reminder, location, time, prep instructions, and financial responsibility. Ensures all exams are scheduled with proper clinical indicators and coding nomenclature. Counsels'' offices and/or patients when an out of network situation becomes apparent or other potential payor technicalities arise. Coordinates with Financial Counselor to identify funding source and additional information needed to secure accurate third-party billing and/or patient financial responsibility. Coordinates as needed with other departments/ancillary areas for special needs or resources. Demonstrates ongoing competency skills including age-specific competencies, above level problem solving skills and decision- making abilities. Performs other duties as assigned. **Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit For COVID-19 vaccine information,applicants should visit This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Created: 2025-11-15