Team Lead

Job Family : Patient Account Representative Travel Required : None Clearance Required : None What You Will Do: The Customer Service Team Lead under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties related to the customer service and self-pay functions. Such duties may include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Answer inbound customer service calls and make some outbound follow up calls in a professional, patient experience and customer service-oriented manner.
• Answer the calls timely without drops/abandons.
• Ascertain the reason for the call and assist the caller with their questions, concerns or problems with the focus on first call resolution.
• Facilitate resolution by referring the matter to the issue/content expert.
• Escalate the matter to a supervisor, request the appropriate information or take appropriate action so that the issue expert can effectively resolve the matter.
• Resubmit Corrected Claims and supporting documentation as need for the patient experience.
• Communicate with other organizational departments to ensure proper handling of patient accounts.
• Communicates issues to management timely and performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisors.
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Exceptional customer service skills including effective and efficient problem solving and analyzing skills.
• Professional and calming tone of voice with complete command of the English language free of use of inappropriate grammar
• Ability to facilitate conversations with others and establish an understanding of the customer's issue/reason for contact
• Ability to perform essential job functions with high degree of independence, flexibility, and creative problem-solving techniques
• Ability to maintain control of the call by de-escalating issues and instilling confidence that the resolution has been found.
• Ability to function effectively under stress of conflicting demands on time and attention and, sometimes, under duress from difficult personalities
• Ability to interpret and apply reimbursement aspects of managed healthcare contracts
• Attentive listening skills
• Ability to clearly articulate a response to the customer using appropriate voice modulation
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise within revenue cycle follow-up and customer service
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to complete assigned tasks
• Assists in facilitating team huddles, onboarding new staff, and providing at-the-elbow support for other staff
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years experience in customer service, healthcare or financial services

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Dialer experience

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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. Benefits include:

• 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

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