Representative - Revenue Cycle Customer Service

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a dedicated individual for the role involving customer service related to patient liability accounts in Phoenix, AZ. Key responsibilities include handling patient calls, managing billing collections, and providing clerical support for self-pay accounts.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in healthcare collections or customer service. Awareness of medical terminology and insurance policies is preferred. This position emphasizes effective communication within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Healthcare Collections or Customer Service is required.
• 1 year of Medical Terminology experience is preferred.
• 1 year experience in Medical Insurance Adjudication/Benefit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer service contact for patients regarding self-pay accounts.
• Collect patient liabilities and set up/monitor payment plans.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 2500 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category: Billing and Revenue Cycle

Shift: Day

Department: Patient Collections-Self Pay

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Serves as a customer service contact for patients and visitors related to patient liability accounts. Responsible for review, updates and collection of self-pay accounts. Greets callers on the phone or digital communication. Reviews all accounts to provide communication to patients on balances due. Provides and expedites clerical and secretarial support for the department as directed. Provides information for financial assistance. The staff member demonstrates sensitivity to the needs, care and concerns of patients and their families. The staff member adheres to the network values, policies and department operating policies in the course of completing job duties. Pro-actively identifies and provides for the customer’s needs using appropriate quality service standards identified in the network mission, vision and values. Employee has an understanding of insurance benefits and adjudication and terminology.

Essential Functions

• Receives, handles and routes revenue cycle phone calls or digital communications. Reviews patient’s accounts for insurance updates, rebills or further insurance/coding review in all service areas. Responsible for collection of patient liability, set up/monitor payment plans, detailed documentation on accounts and/or explain/offer financial assistance. Provide follow up communication to patients regarding status on accounts needing further review.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, including, but not limited to scanning, mailing, updating registration, release of information, balancing according to established policies. Responsible for communication of problem situations or changes in department flow. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external customers. Participates as a team member in all aspects of department functions. Assists in keeping communications clear between patients, family, leadership and other team members.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare Collections or Customer Service Required
• 1 year Medical Terminology Preferred and
• 1 year Medical Insurance Adjudication/Benefit Preferred

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