Patient Resolution Specialist - Remote at Med-Metrix

Red Bank, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Communication, Healthcare Reimbursement, Interpersonal Skills, Integrity, Dependability, Attention to Detail, HIPAA Compliance, Data Entry, Research, Time Management, Stress Management, Team Collaboration, Creative Thinking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Purpose The Patient Resolution Specialist manages a large volume of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner, to patients of our client hospital and health systems, to secure payment of outstanding account balances, resolve account inquiries, and investigate and document status of these account activities. The Patient Resolution Specialist has ownership for effectively resolving patient inquiries and advancing payment of patient account receivables while keeping patient satisfaction at the core of every interaction. Duties and Responsibilities Manage a continuous and high volume of in-bound and out-bound calls from patients, health systems, and insurance carriers, while simultaneously navigating and updating numerous systems, to resolve patient accounts inquiries and collect payment Attain payment of outstanding patient accounts through use of effective negotiation and customer service skills Accurately records status of collection efforts in company and member systems Research alternate insurance or payment options from various client resources available while navigating and updating multiple patient accounting systems. Assess caller status to ensure the protection of patient privacy and compliance with State and Federal guidelines Responsible for meeting monthly goals and quality standards through efficient and accurate work processes Other duties as assigned Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required At least 5 years’ experience working in a related role, with at least 1 year experience working in an inbound/outbound call center environment Strong working knowledge of the healthcare reimbursement process Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction Working Conditions Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

The Patient Resolution Specialist manages a high volume of calls to resolve patient account inquiries and secure payments. They ensure patient satisfaction while adhering to compliance and privacy standards.