Patient Financial Representative

Ohio County Healthcare; United States; Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ohio County Healthcare's Business Office is seeking a Patient Financial Representative to assist patients with account questions, process payments, and manage payment contracts.

This role supports finance operations, sets up recurring card payments, assists with Financial Assistance and Indigent Care applications, and upholds HIPAA privacy and high ethical standards. Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Must have strong customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Experience in front-line patient interactions or billing is preferred.
• Adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies required.

Aufgaben

• Assist patients with account questions in person or by phone.
• Process patient payments and set up recurring card payments as needed.
• Prepare and process Good Faith Estimates and other financial documents.
• Assist patients with Financial Assistance and Indigent Care applications.
• Support daily deposits and cash handling with proper safety protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies in all duties.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION TITLE: 349 - Patient Financial Representative
LOCATION: Business Office
REPORTS TO: Director of Patient Finance
REVISION DATE: 4/14/2026
QUALIFICATIONS:

- EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

- EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED: Experience in patient customer service and soft cash collection.

- OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Occasional travel from hospital to off-site business office or clinic locations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Frequent sitting at desk, looking at computer screen and writing, occasional stair climbing.
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients from walk ins or phone with account questions
• Process patient payments
• Complete patient payment contracts and set up recurring card payments when necessary
• Assist employees with payment resolution by payment in full or payroll deduction
• Complete Good Faith Estimates as needed
• Assist patients with Financial Assistance applications and process applications for approval or denial
• Assist patients with Indigent Care applications/process
• Complete task worklist assigned by Trubridge Outsourcing Team or onsite team members
• Complete various worklists/reports related to patient balance and applying appropriate discounts
• Provide back up to cashier in processing daily deposits, mailpaid completion and handling cash/safe protocol
• Participating in educational activities and staff meetings when necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adheres to all hospital policies, including HIPPA guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

- EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

- EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED: Experience in patient customer service and soft cash collection.

- OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: Occasional travel from hospital to off-site business office or clinic locations.