Customer Service Rep 1 (Medical Self Pay)

Savista; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista is seeking a healthcare customer service professional to support patient accounts and payment negotiations. You will leverage an auto-dialer to arrange payment plans and review histories across Savista databases and client portals, ensuring precise, HIPAA-compliant documentation.

You will handle inquiries by phone or email, maintain high-quality service levels, and collaborate across departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of healthcare customer service experience or a healthcare certification/degree.
• At least six months in a high-volume inbound/outbound call role or related training.
• Experience accessing multiple databases to discuss with customers.
• Live, accurate documentation of customer encounters.
• Proven ability to meet performance objectives.
• Experience with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office.
• Experience communicating effectively with customers and explaining complex information.
• Experience with customer support including issue resolution management.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Shift availability between 9:30 AM ET and 6:00 PM ET.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate payment plans with customers via inbound/outbound calls using an auto-dialer.
• Review account history in Savista's database and client portals for planning.
• Maintain a 96% quality score through accurate documentation.
• Follow up on third-party approvals, billing, and overdue collections.
• Handle incoming patient or client calls and emails promptly and professionally.
• Support compliance with HIPAA, FDCPA, and related laws; adhere to ethics policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare certification or degree

Tools

Dialer system

Databases

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

Responsibilities

• Through both inbound and outbound calls leveraging an auto-dialer, negotiate payment plans with customers by reviewing account history both through the Savista's database and, if additional information is required, the client’s portal as well as payment portals to review prior payments.


• Maintain a 96% quality score through superior customer service and accurate documentation of customer encounters.


• Execute appropriate procedures for follow-up on third party approvals, billing, and collection of overdue accounts.


• Perform routine tasks or repetitious tasks with care and attention


• Answer incoming patient or client call/email requests and handle in a prompt, courteous and professional manner


• Other duties as assigned or requested by Supervisory or Managerial personnel such as acting as back up in other departments.


• Supports Savista’s Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other laws applicable to Savista’s business practices. This includes becoming familiar with Savista’s Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or Savista’s Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.


• At least one year of experience in healthcare customer service or a healthcare certification or degree.


• At least six months of experience working in a role with a high volume of either inbound or outbound calls or successful completion of a training course with this content.


• Experience in a role that requires accessing multiple databases simultaneously or managing multiple open screens to gather information to discuss with a customer.


• Experience with customer interactions that require live, accurate documentation of the encounter.


• Demonstrated ability to meet performance objectives.


• Demonstrated ability to navigate Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office.


• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with a customer and simplifying complex information.


• Experience working with customer support including issue resolution management.


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.


• Must be available to work a shift between the hours of 9:30AM ET and 6PM ET.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance metrics and goals.


• Experience with dual monitoring systems.


• Experience with utilizing a dialer system.


• Experience in a performance-based commission structure.


• Experience reviewing EOBs.


• Experience entering demographic and insurance information. Note: Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The hourly range for this role up to $16.00 to $18.00. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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