Health Care Call Center Representative

UNC Health; Eastowne (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Revenue Cycle Financial Representative to handle high-volume inbound billing inquiries and payments, supporting both hospital and physician billing. You will resolve insurance questions, explain EOBs, and help patients set up payment plans with careful privacy practices.

The role requires two years in hospital/physician billing, strong communication, and robust knowledge of UB-04/HCFA-1500s. Hybrid work with remote and possible onsite in NC, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital or physician insurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of UB-04, HCFA-1500s, and EOB interpretation.
• Experience with payments, payment plans, and collections is desired.
• Ability to de-escalate patient concerns and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound calls regarding billing, payments, insurance, and financial assistance.
• Assist patients with payments, payment plans, and understanding EOBs.
• Verify coverage and request itemized bills; manage payroll deductions, refunds, and charity care apps.
• Initiate outreach to resolve delinquent accounts and high-balance follow-ups.
• May support MyUNCChart messages and other self-pay workflows.
• Document all interactions in CRM and follow up on unresolved issues.
• Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Billing knowledge

Insurance terminology

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Revenue Cycle Financial Representative supporting the UNC Health Billing Customer Service Call Center - Billing is to support high-volumeinbound patient calls—averaging 45–60 calls per day and contributing to over 40,000 monthly contacts. These calls range from simple payment transactions to complex billing inquiries involving insurance, Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), estate matters, and collections. This is a call center representative position with a structured schedule in a high pressure environment.

This role supports both hospital and physician billing (HB and PB), serving as a key resource for patients seeking resolution to billing/financial concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to inbound calls regarding billing inquiries, payments, insurance, and financial assistance.
• Assist patients with:
• Making payments and setting up payment plans.
• Understanding EOBs and insurance billing.
• Requesting itemized bills and verifying coverage.
• Payroll deductions, refunds, and charity care applications.
• Estate-related billing and collections.
• Initiate outreach to provide resolution, collect on delinquent accounts and high-balance follow-ups.
• May support MyUNCChart messages, written correspondence, and other self-pay workflows.
• Responsible for de‑escalating patient relations escalated billing concerns, including charge validation and payment reconciliation.
• Document all interactions in CRM systems and follow up on unresolved issues.
• Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Training & Work Environment:

• Training:6–8 weeks of structured onboarding, primarily remote via Webex, with required on-camera participation.
• Onsite days in Morrisville or Chapel Hill, NC. may be required based on performance.
• Work Schedule:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (30 or 60‑minute lunch as assigned)
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
• Note:Schedule is fixed due to high call volume; this is not a flexible schedule.
• Work Model:Remote with possible onsite attendance based on training, performance and other criteria.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in Hospital or Physician Insurance related activities (Authorization, Billing, Follow-Up, Call-Center, or Collections).

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of UB-04, HCFA-1500’s and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) interpretation.
• Intermediate knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance billing, collections and insurance terminology.
• Ability to work in fast pace environment and prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Healthcare terminology.
• Customer Service skills.
• Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of 3rd party reimbursements from insurance companies and government payers is a plus.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Customer Service Call Center

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.