Patient Account Representative Customer Billing

Patient Account Representative Or Billing Customer Service

Hybrid, Must live within a commutable distance to our Miami Beach Hospital Work from home after 4-6 weeks training. Patient Account Representative or Billing Customer Service with experience managing patient inquiries, processing account updates, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation. Skilled in explaining account details, establishing payment arrangements, and providing excellent customer service while adhering to HIPAA, COBRA, EMTALA, and compliance standards. Strong communicator (English/Spanish) with the ability to handle high call volumes, resolve patient issues promptly, and collaborate effectively with patients, staff, and leadership.

Position Responsibilities

Reviews each account when handling calls, relays accurate information to the patient, explains account information from patient file and requests any information needed at time of the call.

Works correspondence in HPF timely. Documents patient accounting system appropriately and within timeframe of three business days.

Informs patient of any patient self-pay balances owed to the facility during routine handling of patient request for information via telephone or in person. Establishes payment arrangements according per policy guidelines.

Verifies information following HIPPA guidelines when handling calls and walk-in patients before release of information with every call and walk-in patient.

Maintains a working knowledge of collection guidelines, HIPPA, Cobra and EMTALA guidelines.

Monitors volume of calls holding and attempts to answer all calls in a timely and courteous manner.

Processes request for bills and insurance updates, credit card payments

Follows-up timely with patient/guarantor issues and relays information back to the patient/guarantor.

Retrieves customer service voice mail messages daily and returns calls within one business day.

Researches all accounts assigned by the lead/manager/director in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or GED or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

One year experience in healthcare Patient Accounts Services or Customer Service on the phone is desired.

Possesses ability to communicate in English or Spanish strongly desired.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!