Contact Center Specialist

Ventra Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Recognition program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ventra Health is seeking a Contact Center Specialist to handle patient billing questions, explain benefits, and arrange payments. The role uses multiple internal systems to assist with billing needs and requires strong communication and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree (bachelors preferred) and healthcare call center experience; English fluency is required and familiarity with ICD-10/CPT codes is a plus. On-site work in the US with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (2 years) required; Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; strong communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes; understanding of Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to callers and resolves billing inquiries.
• Ensures proper documentation, recording, and closure of issues.
• Collaborates with internal departments to research insurance denials and payment issues.

Skills

English fluency

Explain benefits coverage

ICD-10 & CPT Codes

Customer service excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities.

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• As part of our robust Rewards & Recognition program, this role is eligible for our Ventra performance-based incentive plan, because we believe great work deserves great rewards.
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Job Summary

The Contact Center Specialist role will be responsible for answering a variety of incoming calls regarding patient medical bills, insurance, Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms, and bill payment arrangements. This role will utilize multiple internal systems to assist with overall patient billing needs.

Essential Functions And Tasks

• Provides exceptional customer service to callers. Troubleshoots billing inquiries, explains benefits coverages, and explains course of action and timeframes.
• Ensures proper documentation, recording, and closure of issues.
• Collaborates with other internal departments to research insurance denials, missing payments, and attorney requests.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree (2 years), required and Bachelor's degree in any related field, preferred.
• One (1) year of customer service experience in a high volume, fast paced environment (Healthcare call center experience preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of the Explanation of Benefits.
• Knowledge of a variety of insurance plans.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT Codes.
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills.
• Strong mathematical skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions; computing percentages; and working with decimals.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and explain complex documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to adhere to standards and quality guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner.

Compensation

• Base Compensation will be based on various factors unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons .
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary incentiv e bon us in accordance with company policies .

Equal Employment Opportunity (Applicable only in the US)

Ventra Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Recruitment Agencies

Ventra Health does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Ventra Health is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Ventra Health does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.

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