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

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical and dental/vision for FT

Best-in-class well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness® program

HealthyMINDS mental health program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Customer Service Representative - Billing II (Bilingual English/Spanish) in Seattle. You will handle a high volume of calls, provide billing information, and guide patients through payment plans and billing inquiries with empathy and accuracy.

This full-time role requires attending comprehensive training and working shifts within 8:30 AM–8:00 PM ET, with eventual deployment to a 9-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• 2+ years of call center experience with high call volume.
• 2+ years in medical/healthcare setting addressing billing concerns.

Responsibilities

• Answer a high volume of calls from patients regarding bill balances, payment plans, and rebilling with insurance.
• Evaluate and respond to all aspects of billing inquiries and update invoices.
• Research and resolve complex billing issues and customer complaints to full resolution.
• Navigate Quest Billing System and related applications.
• Maintain tracking log of all patient contacts.
• Possibly perform additional projects based on business need.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA at all times.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Call center experience

Healthcare billing knowledge

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows PC applications

Job description

Job Description

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

Start date: September 21st

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.

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.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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
• 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.

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