Patient Account Representative - Healthcare Patient Calls

Patient Account Representative

The Patient Account Representative Healthcare Patient Calls is an extension of a client's business office staff. Representatives are responsible for taking in-coming and out-going calls to patients and insurance companies to resolve patient accounts. All client policies and procedures are followed. Representatives will perform any and all job-related duties as assigned.

This position will be based Monday through Friday out of our San Antonio, TX office. Individuals must be able to work an eight hour shift between the hours of 8:00 AM CT - 5:30 PM CT.

• Inbound calling emphasis
• Account Review
• EOB knowledge
• Assist patients with policy statuses and insurance verifications
• Customer Service
• Account Updates
• Strong Verbal / Written Communication Skills
• Complete all business-related requests and correspondence from patients.
• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Assist client and patients in all requested tasks.
• Communicate to Guidehouse management areas of concern or areas of improvement.
• Research and respond to all patient inquiries received by telephone and mail.
• Update patient demographic information and initiate account adjustments.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma / GED or 3 years of relevant equivalent experience in lieu of diploma / GED.
• 0-2+ years working within the following sectors: healthcare, insurance, business, finance or customer service.
• Working knowledge can be of the following: insurance claims, billing, coding, follow-up, finance, accounting or customer service related responsibilities.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• PC skills in a Windows environment are required. Knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel is essential.
• 1+ year experience working in a Healthcare or Customer Service setting.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program