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Wellstar Health System · 1 day ago

Customer Service & Collection Representative

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for account management, customer service, cash collection and/or final resolution of balances after they become self-pay account balances.

Receives computer generated, management-assigned work queues or account inventories of self-pay account balances to be collected or achieve final resolution

Via inbound / outbound phone calls, letters, emails, faxes or walk in visits, etc., works with patients/responsible party and negotiates acceptable payment arrangements to resolve the account balance.

Validates accuracy of self-pay balance and validates with patient their responsibility and determines there is no other responsible party or other coverage (previously undocumented).

Documents negotiated payment commitment in account notes and queues account for appropriate future follow up. Accepts payments via credit card, check or cash.

Answer calls regarding Financial Assistance Program. Provide caller with all information available to representative relative to the application and the process. Provide either a mailed copy of the Financial Assistance Program application or direct patient to the online version.

Refer calls to other entities handling WellStar accounts, including but not limited to bad debt agencies, Harkins and Henry, etc.

Accurate and timely completion of special projects as assigned. As part of the above tasks, representative will perform all tasks in such a way to, at minimum, meet productivity and quality expectations as reviewed monthly with each representative.

Provides high quality service excellence in accomplishing goals and objectives.

Demonstrates proficiency in customer service, customer satisfaction and service recovery situations

Demonstrates professional and congenial relationships with both inside (inter-departmental and associated departmental) and outside or external (patients, physician office colleagues, third party payers, etc.) customers

Avoids defensive behaviors; listens well and responds in a positive, reassuring manner to achieve desired results

Completes all other duties as assigned

Respects and maintains the privacy of patients protected health information.

Demonstrates and maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations and guidelines.

Participates in educational updates relative to HIPAA.

Qualification

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Account ManagementCash CollectionMedical TerminologyPC ApplicationsService Recovery

Required

High school diploma

Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital, physicians office or related healthcare office environment

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Basic experience and knowledge of PC applications

Detailed-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed

Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere

Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs

High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills

Excellent internal/external customer service skills

Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression

Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines

Exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service

Demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment

Exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency and financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect)