Customer Service Representative

Company: Meduit
Location: Waco
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Meduit has an opening for a Customer Service Specialist in our Health Services business unit. Working under general supervision this position provides revenue cycle services to existing clients by telephone. Responsible for gathering patient information needed to provide services such as, customer service, insurance resolution, and self-pay balance resolution. Work will be assigned in the client's record keeping system as well as Meduit Health Services's inventory management system.RESPONSIBILITIESReduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing self-pay inventory Analyzes accounts for proper billing procedures and takes necessary action to rebill/resolve as necessary.Determines whether patient or insurance should be contacted for payment by reviewing account history and notes on Meduit Health Services's inventory management system as well as the client system.Contacts the patient by telephone to help patients/customers with current balances on their account and to follow through with the payments until the account is paid in full. Utilizes tools, including computer programs, when indicatedProvides excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc.Reviews and analyzes insurance Explanation of Benefits to determine patient responsibility, adjustments and write-offs and handles each situation accordingly.Recognizes billing issues (pre-certs/no-auths/timely filing/urgent requests) specific to the client and understands the necessary process for resolving puts, retrieves, and modifies information and data stored in computerized systems and programs; generates reports using computer softwareExplains charges, answers questions, and communicates a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agenciesOther duties as assignedPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks based on established criteriaExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, within a team setting and be supportive of team membersProficient with Microsoft Office Ability to analyze issues and make judgments about appropriate steps toward solutionsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Self-motivatedCreative and likes the challenge to solve a situation and bring it to resolution.Goal orientedKnowledge of patient billing claims processAbility to communicate with patients and families under sometimes stressful circumstancesStrong and professional telephone communication skillsExperience with electronic health record or similar software programKnowledge of payor programsKnowledge of applicable federal and state regulations

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