Customer Care Representative (Remote)

Conifer Health Solutions; Frisco (TX); Remote; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Holiday pay

Job summary

Conifer Health Solutions, LLC is seeking a customer service associate for inbound and limited outbound calls related to patient accounting questions. The role emphasizes first-call resolution, accurate documentation, and adherence to escalation protocols in a hospital financial environment.

Candidates should have high school diploma, 1–2 years in inbound call center or healthcare billing contexts, and the ability to work from a remote US location.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in inbound call center or customer service; hospital patient accounting is a plus.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound customer service calls and some outbound follow‑ups.
• Determine caller needs and provide timely, first-contact resolution.
• Document actions and follow escalation paths as needed.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Clear English communication

First-call resolution

De-escalation

Independent problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC Experience

Job description

Working Location: Remote (must reside in the US).

Shift Information

Usually 8:00 am-4:30 pm, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, 10:00 am-6:30 pm, or 10:30 am-7:00 pm central time.

Call Center and EPIC Experience Preferred

Responsible for answering inbound customer service calls related to patient accounting questions. When inbound call volumes are low incumbent may make outbound follow up calls on outstanding AR accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer inbound customer service calls and make some outbound follow up calls in a professional, service oriented manner. Answer the calls timely without drops/abandons.
• Ascertain the reason for the call and assist the caller with their questions, concerns or problems with the focus on timely, first call resolution. Document all actions during the call in proprietary software. Escalation paths are well documented, in the event of necessity.
• 1x1s and huddles with leadership to review performance opportunities, and provide coaching

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills including effective and efficient problem solving and analyzing skills
• Professional and calming tone of voice with complete command of the English language free of use of inappropriate grammar
• Ability to effectively summarize what transpired on a call in notes, to enable the next team member to pick up where you left off
• Ability to facilitate conversations with others and establish an understanding of the customer's issue/reason for contact
• Ability to perform essential job functions with high degree of independence, flexibility, and creative problem solving techniques
• Ability to maintain control of the call by de‑escalating issues and instilling confidence that the resolution has been found.
• Ability to function effectively under stress of conflicting demands on time and attention and, sometimes, under duress from difficult personalities
• Ability to interpret and apply reimbursement aspects of managed healthcare contracts
• Attentive listening skills
• Ability to clearly articulate a response to the customer using appropriate voice modulation

Vaccination and Screenings

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

Education / Experience

• High school education or the equivalent
• 1 – 2 years prior experience in an inbound call center and/or customer service environment; hospital patient account billing with experience or knowledge of 3rd party reimbursements from insurance companies and government payers is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Call Center environment with headset and multiple workstations within close proximity
• Hospital Environment may include direct patient interaction

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost, and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Compensation

• Pay: $14.50 - $21.80 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
• Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

, $14.50 - $21.80 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience