Insurance A/R - Call Center Rep (REMOTE)
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Job Summary
The Insurance A/R - Call Center Rep (REMOTE) is the primary point of contact for customers, handling inquiries, providing information, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a variety of customer requests professionally and efficiently. The Customer Service Representative I will work closely with other team members and departments to address customer needs and ensure satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Handle customer interactions through multiple communication channels, using proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Clarify customer inquiries, determine the cause, and provide the best solution to resolve the inquiry.
- Provide triage support services for resolving common issues related to platforms, user apps, and back-office processes.
- Resolve, expedite corrective actions, or escalate customer inquiries for resolution.
- Adhere to quality measures and standards through quality monitoring and evaluations.
- Document actions, issues, and resolutions accurately and timely in systems.
- Work in a performance-driven environment guided by specific metrics and standards measuring productivity and service quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
- Answer inbound calls from patients, insurance companies, and attorneys at the Shared Services Center - Nashville.
- Make outbound calls to collect on early-out self-pay patient balances.
- Perform insurance follow-up to address customer concerns, research billing issues per payer, and create appropriate adjustments.
- Ensure adjustments receive proper approval and sign-off.
- Coordinate benefits issues with patients.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate Degree in customer service, business, or related field preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in a hospital or physical business office preferred.
- At least 1 year of call center experience with high call volumes and customer correspondence.
- Experience with medical revenue cycle processes from scheduling to final account disposition.
- Knowledge of insurance collection follow-up or self-pay collections.
- Experience with EOBs, Remits, and UB-04s preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interaction.
- Experience with customer service software, call management systems, ERP, or CRM tools is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and customer management systems.
- Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and handling challenging situations.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.