Customer Service Specialist

Patient Billing Solutions Team Member Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Reporting to and working under the general direction of the Manager, the teammates in Patient Billing Solutions (PBS) review and resolve guarantor account balances. Contact with guarantors can be either inbound contacts or outbound contacts that are generated by phone, written correspondence, email or secure Epic in-basket requests. Primary focus includes timely responses to guarantor inquiries generally matching the method that was used to contact PBS. Account resolution takes many forms including securing payments, making appropriate adjustments, initiating reviews of insurance processing, refunding guarantor balances or resolving a wide range of registration, demographic or insurance coverage issues. Some guarantor accounts will be queued for action due to the account being placed in a Work Queue that is designated for action by a PBS team. Most staff will have some responsibility to answer phone calls via an Automated Call Distribution (ACD) process (i.e. Call Center). This responsibility will vary based on the specific team assignment. Account resolution typically requires expertise in multiple modules in Epic, including HB Resolute, PB Resolute, Registration/ADT and Credit Specialist training. Broad based knowledge of medical billing and insurance processing is also required. Staff must be able to respond knowledgeably to a wide range of issues for every contracted and non-contracted payer, including government and non-government payers presenting their findings professionally in language that the guarantor can understand. Staff must be diligent in following HIPAA Privacy guidelines. The primary goal of PBS is to resolve the guarantor's concerns focusing on providing excellent customer service that enhances their overall experience with MGB. Specific expectations and accountabilities include: Consistently answer calls at the average of the daily rate for the team, typically at least 40-50 calls per day. To the degree possible, maintain a daily list of all accounts accessed. Provide supervisor/manager with an account listing of all unresolved issues weekly. Representative resolves at least 80% of patient issues without referring the call to the supervisor/manager. Pass routine quality assurance reviews at an average of >90% Performs other duties tasks or projects as assigned. Able to work and think independently while being self-motivated. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required Associates Degree preferred but not required Epic billing systems knowledge preferred Effective communication, organizational and problem-solving skills required. 1-3 years relevant experience in customer service or collections in a health care setting strongly desired. Alternative work experience or training in lieu of experience may be considered. Additional Job Details (if applicable): M- F, Eastern 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST hours required Role is remote with onsite requirements as needed in Somerville, MA for onsite meetings. Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $17.71 - $25.28/Hourly Grade 2At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.