SBO Specialist | Full-Time, Day Shift

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking an SBO Billing Specialist to provide customer service and financial counseling for patient balances in hospital and physician billing contexts.

You will handle inbound/outbound calls, explain billing details, and assist with payment plans while maintaining HIPAA guidelines and using billing software and Microsoft Office.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional training in healthcare billing or customer service preferred.
• Medical Billing experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Billing software.

Responsabilidades

• Provides primary customer service for patient questions on balances and payments.
• Processes patient payments and sets up monthly payment plans.
• Explains insurance coverage and billing details to patients.
• Screens for financial assistance and processes applications.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance in handling patient information.
• Reconciles business banking and credit card accounts.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare billing or customer service training

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Billing software

Secure payment portal

Descripción del empleo

## SBO Specialist | Full-Time, Day ShiftApply: Phelps Health Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR104266**Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.**No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.**General Summary*** The SBO Billing Specialist is responsible for providing customer service and financial counseling for patient due balances (including Hospital and Physician billing services). This includes accepting inbound calls in order to address patient inquiries and making outbound calls to resolve patient balances.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Provides primary customer service for patient questions on patient responsible portions such as: coinsurance, copays, and deductibles. This will also include explanation of contractual adjustments and discounts. Resolves patient complaints or explains why certain services are not covered by insurance.* Calls guarantors regarding past due balances and process patient payment using secured devices. Provides patients with payment options including monthly payment plan (within policy) and bank loan financing. Uses secured banking portal to process these loan amounts.* Explains insurance-related coverage and payment information in order to resolve patient inquiries. This will be for both Hospital and Physician services.* Screens guarantors and households for financial assistance. Reviews and processes financial assistance applications on patients seeking assistance with outstanding patient portion balances (deductibles, copays, coinsurance and non-covered balances).* Follows HIPAA guidelines in handling patient information.* Distinguishes billing complaints from patient care complaints and resolves billing-related issues. Forwards any complaints regarding patient care issues to Guest Relations.* Reconciles business banking and credit card accounts.**Education*** High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional training in healthcare billing or customer service preferred.**Work Experience*** Medical Billing experience highly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in billing software and electronic data submission preferred.**Certification/License*** Certification/License**Mental/Physical Requirements*** Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions. Normal mental concentration with repetitive operations for a long period of time. Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach. Occasionally lifts and transports items weighing up to ten (10) pounds.**Working Conditions*** Standard office conditions with more than average noise. Periodic contact with conditions such as fumes, noise, chemicals, hazards, and/or diseases.*At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.*