Patient Customer Service Specialist I

Buscojobs; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A remote healthcare company is seeking a Patient Customer Service Specialist to provide exceptional customer service while handling medical payment inquiries. This part-time or full-time role offers the flexibility of working from home, with training required during weekdays. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and knowledge of the healthcare revenue cycle. Applicants must be located in Wisconsin, Michigan, or Iowa.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of experience in a customer service capacity preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience contributing to a team culture of learning and growth preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in a call center environment preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in medical/insurance coding and billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers payments for medical expenses from patients over the phone.
• Educates patients on the healthcare revenue cycle and repayment programs.
• Maintains knowledge of client expectations and processes.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Patient Customer Service Specialist is a Part Time or full time remote role that provides ridiculously nice customer service over the phone while gathering payments for medical expenses, offering solutions and negotiating repayment terms that balance the needs the of patients, clients, and the business.

• Places and receives phone calls to/from patients of Americollect’s clients to gather payment for medical expenses. Offers solutions and negotiates repayment terms that balance the needs of the client, patient, and business.
• Collects demographic, insurance, and other relevant information from patients, making appropriate documentation in internal technology platforms. Leverages internal technology platforms and other web-based tools to research and resolve patient questions or concerns.
• Educates patients on the healthcare revenue cycle and repayment programs or incentives to improve their financial well-being.
• Maintains and evolves knowledge of the expectations, processes, and procedures of Americollect's numerous clients.

Candidates must be able to train Monday-Friday 11:00am-3:00pm CST for approximately 4-5 weeks. This role is offered as a work from home role if desired but can also be performed from our home office in Manitowoc, WI. Individuals who work from home are required to reside in the following states: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. The full job description is available to applicants through the hiring process and upon request.

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in a customer service capacity preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience contributing to a team culture of learning and growth preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in a call center environment preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in medical/insurance coding and billing preferred.

Americollect provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.