Interacts with patients and hospital departments in a thorough and professional manner utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills
Acts as patient ambassador between clinical and operational areas to address patient inquiries related to financial matters
Responsible for a comprehensive knowledge of the entire revenue cycle as it relates to hospital and physician billing/collection services, registration, coding and financial counseling
Utilizes a working knowledge of charging, coding and insurance requirements related to hospital and physician claims to assist patients with their inquiries
Proficient with multiple payment systems to effectively collect and apply hospital, physician and non-patient cash
Apply emotional intelligence with an empathetic approach toward crucial conversations with patient about their outstanding balances
Engage Financial Counselors and/or social workers when appropriate based upon information gathered from patient
Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
3 years customer service or related experience in a call center environment or 2 years previous customer service, billing, and/or collections experience or 2 years healthcare experience
Ability to exchange factual information on patient billing and/or relay caller's needs to appropriate personnel
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
Successful completion of DOE and Revenue Cycle Education within 3 months of hire
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
revenue cyclebillingcollectionscodingfinancial counselingpayment systemsinsurance requirementscustomer service
Soft skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationemotional intelligenceempathetic approachattention to detailaccuracyefficiencystrong work ethicprofessional demeanor