Patient Financial Services Rep Associate

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Patient Financial Services Rep Associate Requisition Number: R-000002844 Department Name: Follow-up - Commercial and Government Work Location: Remote-KY Grade Level: 1 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Link Shift: Days (United States of America) (inactive) Job Summary Responsible for supporting patient financial services by ensuring accurate account management, timely documentation, and effective communication. Provides superior customer service to insurers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate resolution of financial matters. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulations while maintaining professionalism in all interactions. Coordinates with team members and leadership to resolve inquiries, improve processes, and contribute to the overall efficiency of patient financial operations. Essential Functions Completes assigned daily responsibilities related to billing, follow-up, cash management, or denials prevention in accordance with departmental priorities and supervisor direction. Accesses and accurately updates patient financial information in required systems and databases. Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance. Responds to insurance, and internal stakeholder inquiries with professionalism and courtesy. Collaborates with team members and cross-departmental staff to resolve account-related issues. Documents all actions, communications, and resolutions in systems in an accurate and timely manner. Identifies and escalates unresolved concerns to appropriate supervisors or leadership. Assumes ownership of customer concerns by providing thorough follow-up and resolution. Maintains professional representation of the organization in all customer interactions. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures N/A Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional ( B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional ( E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional ( G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional ( K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises:1. Never M. Temperature extremes:1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional ( O. Radiation:1. Never P. Burns:1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional ( R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional ( S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never T. Combative/violent people:1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. 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