Bilingual Patient Collections Representative
Bilingual Patient Collections Representative
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Job Description Summary
To provide Customer Service for patients concerning the resolution and management of their patient account(s) and to undertake outbound telephone collection calls to resolve outstanding patient accounts in an automated call center environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004164 SYS - Financial ServicesPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Entity/Organization: Medical University Housing Authority (MUHA)
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Basis/FLSA: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Job Summary/Purpose: To provide Customer Service for patients concerning the resolution and management of their patient account(s) and to undertake outbound telephone collection calls to resolve outstanding patient accounts in an automated call center environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Education and Work Experience:
Must be fluent in Spanish and English
High School diploma or equivalent education .
Must have 6 months of experience working in a medical office setting hospital patient accounting office or AR or bad debt collection outsourcing firm.
Call center or healthcare collection experience or healthcare patient accounting experience preferred.
Must be familiar with information systems demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize work provide excellent verbal and written communication and demonstrate customer service recovery skills and the ability to deal with patients and staff in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Must exercise good judgment and discretion while following written and verbal instructions and policies.
Must demonstrate the ability to handle a high volume of patient account calls actions and inquiries. Must be able to manage time efficiently handle a high-volume work queue and recover outstanding receivable at a competitive level with other staff.
Degree of Supervision:Direct supervision of site management. Available for evening and weekend work as goals and workload dictate.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations:N/A
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
60%
Handle inbound and outbound collection calls to and from patients. guarantors and third parties to effectively manage customer accounts resolve patient questions and provide customer service.
Manage a heavy volume of Patient Accounts in a work queue environment collecting accounts via on-line payments promises and payment plans while resolving any accounting issues disputes or customer complaints in a customer service friendly and professional manner.
Assist patients in completing and applying for financial assistance as needed.
Update patient demographics insurance information and guarantor information to maintain accurate patient information.
Accurately and consistently document all collection actions and fully document all collection conversations.
Comply with all HIPAA privacy regulations and protect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and guarantors and their personal financial records.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies.
35%
Assist office with administrative duties as need to include typing contacting insurance companies researching documents copying of records handling mail phone and email requests for insurance companies attorneys patients and any other request.
Maintain and manage all incoming and outgoing mail.
5%
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs (/-) unassisted. Lift from 36 to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 yearIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: Experience:
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