About the Role
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Location:
Remote, Remote, US
Requisition ID: 13625
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temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>GENERAL SUMMARY:
temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>The Patient Financial Recovery Specialist will provide customer service to hospital patients who have questions on their accounts and assist them in settling their patient responsibility balances.
temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Answer inbound calls from patients as well as place outbound calls to patients through our automated dialer.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Assist patients with their account which includes setting up payment arrangements on the patient’s unpaid balance
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Take and process credit card payments over the phone
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Identify and gather new insurance information
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Research insurance “Explanation of Benefits” to determine what the insurance may or may not have paid and why
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Screen the patient for charity, answer patients’ general questions, and resolve any of the patient’s account issues and concerns.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Maneuver between several different patient account systems and payment portals.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Maintain accurate and up to date information in the account notes within all appropriate systems
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Meet specified collection and productivity goals as assigned by management on a regular basis.
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temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
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- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Always maintain confidentiality of account information.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Adhere to the prescribed policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Employee Code of Conduct.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Maintain awareness of and actively participate in the Corporate Compliance Program.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Maintain a confidential and orderly remote work area.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Assist with other projects as assigned by management.
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temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:
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- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>High school diploma or equivalent is required
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Prefer previous experience with providing customer service and work within a call center environment
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Prefer previous experience with the medical billing process
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, co-workers, and management both in person and remote virtual chat environments
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Ability to always present oneself in a courteous and professional manner
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Ability to stay on task with little or no management supervision
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Demonstrate initiative and creativity in fulfilling job responsibilities
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Capacity to prioritize multiple tasks using time management and organizational skills.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Proficient PC knowledge and the ability to type 30-40 wpm.
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temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Working Conditions:
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- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Remote work from home office, virtual Call Center environment.
- temprop=”description” lang=”en-US” xml:lang=”en-US”>Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.