Customer Service Representative - Billing II (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) with company match

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Dallas is seeking a Customer Service Representative - Billing II (Bilingual - English/Spanish). You will provide vital information and support to our members to help them navigate their healthcare.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a call center, with strong communication skills in both English and Spanish. Full-time hours include various shifts across weekdays, with extensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in a call center handling high volume calls.
• Experience in a medical office or health care setting is required.
• Proficient in using computers and Windows PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Answer a high volume of calls from patients regarding billing inquiries.
• Evaluate and respond to billing inquiries including insurance billing.
• Research and resolve complex billing issues and customer complaints.

Skills

Bilingual, English and Spanish

Conflict management skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

Customer Service Representative - Billing II (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Pay range: $17.20+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Start date: July 13th

As a Billing Customer Service Representative, you'll provide our members with the information they need to make better decisions about their health, helping them get access to the right care the first time. Every day, you'll provide compassionate and empathetic support to 50 to 70 callers providing guidance, support, and resolution for escalated issues. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while building your career.

The successful candidate must be able to work the following hours and schedule:

• A full-time, Monday - Friday work schedule with a daily 9-hour shift, including breaks and lunch. You must be able to work between the hours of 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM, all ET. After training concludes, you will be assigned a regular schedule with 9-hour shifts between the hours of 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, based on business necessity.
• You must be able to fully attend our training program. Successful candidates are expected to attend all trainings during our initial training program, for the first 90 days of employment. Training hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Phase I) and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Phase II).

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. The shift is as follows:

• Virtual Instructor-Led Training (approximately 6 weeks): 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• On-the-Job-Training (OJT) Training (approximately 90 days): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Deployment to full-time position: the nationwide call center is open from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
• To meet the needs of the business during operating hours, we have four shifts. After successful completion of training, based on business need, one of the following shifts will be assigned to you:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

You also may be required, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll be on the phone for long periods of time and encounter all types of communication styles and personalities as you help resolve conflicts or issues. You'll deal with stressful situations and resolve complex health care concerns in a positive, simplified manner so that callers fully understand their health care plans and solutions.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Answer a high volume of calls from patients or their representative, regarding patient bill balances, payment plans, credit card payments, patient pricing, rebilling insurance companies and general customer concerns
• Evaluate and respond to all aspects of billing inquiries, including but not limited to billing insurances, and updating invoices
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve complex billing issues and customer complaints, taking all steps to resolve and ensure full resolution
• Thorough navigation of the Quest Billing System and other applicable applications
• Maintain tracking log of all patient contacts
• Ability to perform additional projects or tasks based on business need
• Maintain all compliance and HIPAA regulations at all times

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• Bi-lingual, English and Spanish.
• 2+ years of experience working in a call center handling a high volume of inbound calls.
• 2+ years of experience in a medical office or health care setting analyzing and resolving customer health care concerns.
• Knowledge of healthcare claims billing/finance and eligibility processes, practices, and concepts.
• Proficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon.
• Demonstrated ability using computers and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications.
• Ability to work any nine-hour shift, including breaks and lunches, between Monday-Friday, from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM ET. Your specific shift will be assigned after training ends.
• Ability to commit to full-time attendance during the 90-day training period (9:00 AM-5:30 PM ET), with no absences.
• Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport, and respond to customers in a compassionate manner.
• Proficient conflict management skills including the ability to resolve stressful situations.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.