PFS Representative Ambulatory Billing

Banner Health; Colorado; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a PFS Representative, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences and ensuring timely billing and collections. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while engaging with insurance companies to facilitate payments for hospital services. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to resolve billing issues and improve accounts receivable processes. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess strong communication skills, this role provides a rewarding career path in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of patient financial services and insurance processes.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient billing and collection activities for timely reimbursement.
• Research payments and denials to resolve billing issues effectively.

Skills

Patient Financial Services

Insurance Claims Research

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner Systems

CERNER

Finthrive Collections

nthrive Claims

Job description

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PFS Representative Ambulatory Billing

Apply remote type Remote locations Remote Colorado time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R4406791

Department Name:

Amb Billing & Follow Up

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:

$17.58 - $26.36 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

The Patient Financial Services Representatives are a crucial part of revenue cycle involving reducing AR and improving patient experience firsthand, post care. Working with the Insurance companies on behalf of the patient to assist with obtaining payments for hospital bills for our facilities . This involves researching and holding payers accountable to pay the expected rates according to the contracts in place with Banner Health within the allowed timeframes. This role provides an immediate sense of accomplishment when resolving outstanding issues with these insurance payers and allows growth throughout the collections/Accounts receivable area of expertise.

Systems frequently used: Microsoft Office programs, edge, Banner Systems (MS4, CERNER, Finthrive collections(web based), nthrive claims

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm AZ Time

This can be a remote position if you live in the following state(s) only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NY, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position coordinates and facilitates patient billing and collection activities in one or more assigned areas of billing, payment posting, collections, payor claims research, and other accounts receivable work. Works as a member of a team to ensure reimbursement for services in a timely and accurate manner.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. May be assigned to process payments, adjustments, claims, correspondence, refunds, denials, financial/charity applications, and/or payment plans in an accurate and timely manner, meeting goals in work quality and productivity. Coordinates with other staff members and physician office staff as necessary ensure correct processing.

2. As assigned, reconciles, balances and pursues account balances and payments, and/or denials, working with payor remits, facility contracts, payor customer service, provider representatives, spreadsheets and the company’s collection/self-pay policies to ensure maximum reimbursement.

3. May be assigned to research payments, denials and/or accounts to determine short/over payments, contract discrepancies, incorrect financial classes, internal/external errors. Makes appeals and corrections as necessary.

4. Builds strong working relationships with assigned business units, hospital departments or provider offices. Identifies trends in payment issues and communicates with internal and external customers as appropriate to educate and correct problems. Provides assistance and excellent customer service to these internal clients.

5. Responds to incoming calls and makes outbound calls as required to resolve billing, payment and accounting issues. Provides assistance and excellent customer service to patients, patient families, providers, and other internal and external customers.

6. Works as a member of the patient financial services team to achieve goals in days and dollars of outstanding accounts. Reduces Accounts Receivable balances.

7. Uses systems to document and to provide statistical data, prepare issues list(s) and to communicate with payors accurately.

8. Works independently under general supervision, following defined standards and procedures. Reports to a Supervisor or Manger. Uses critical thinking skills to solve problems and reconcile accounts in a timely manner. External customers include all hospital patients, patient families and all third party payers. Internal customers include facility medical records and patient financial services staff, attorneys, and central services staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires knowledge of patient financial services, financial, collecting services or insurance industry experience processes normally acquired over one or more years of work experience. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently. Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of audiences.

Strong knowledge in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Work experience with the Company’s systems and processes is preferred. Previous cash collections experience is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2025-08-30

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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