Make outbound and inbound phone calls in a fast-paced call center to collect patients' portion of account.
Engage in scripted conversation with patients to collect payments and initiate payment arrangements.
Use analytical skills to determine patient eligibility for additional resources to settle financial obligations.
Negotiate payments and payment plans with patients and submit credit card payments.
Respond to patient billing inquiries and escalate high complexity billing issues to senior associate or supervisor.
Meet or exceed daily production requirements and adhere to disclosure and collections rules and regulations.
Success measured by established metrics; high performers receive monthly and quarterly cash bonuses.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Working college credentials.
2 years of prior collection experience utilizing a Dialer.
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to the collection of accounts.
Excellent follow through abilities to meet daily productivity targets.
Excellent customer service skills exhibiting good oral and written communication skills.
Moderate computer skills (internet, email, MS Office) obtained from prior work experience.
Desired: 4-year college degree.
Physical Requirements: See, read, and/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication and ability to hear and understand spoken information.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment; frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtain/distribute supplies and equipment (including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment).