Patient Financial Services Representative

Description

Position Details:
Days 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. Initial 90-days will require full-time hours 40-hours per week. PRN (as needed) to follow initial 90 days.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the billing and collections of all private pay balances / accounts. This includes the accounts receivable and monthly payment plan accounts with the exception of Long-Term Care accounts that remain on the accounts receivable. Must comply with Lake Health Districts collection policy as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Bankruptcy laws. Review accounts on a scheduled basis and perform established collection procedures. Maintains files on delinquent accounts and arrange payment schedules as necessary.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Hospital billing collection and clerical experience preferred.

Job Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act preferred. Computer and 10-key skills required. Must work with people in a tactful diplomatic and professional manner.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply please fill out an application attach a cover letter and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation you will not receive veterans preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet) plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race age religion color sex national origin physical or mental disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local state and federal regulations will be observed.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority