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Patient Contact Center Representative I – Billing, Collections
Location
United States
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Patient Contact Center Representative I – Billing, Collections
Northeast Georgia Health System
• Handling outbound and inbound patient phone calls related to patient collection activities • Providing efficient and professional customer service • Researching and documenting all performed work • Referring patient accounts to bad debt agencies appropriately • Managing high-volume inbound and outbound calls related to patient collections • Addressing patient inquiries and concerns • Researching account details • Documenting all interactions accurately • Ensuring appropriate referral of accounts to bad debt agencies when necessary
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year minimum collection experience
- Preferred certifications: CPAR, CMA, CPB, or AHIMA equivalent certification
- Solid knowledge of patient collections and bad debt procedures
- Ability to work with various systems to perform job duties
- Strong listening and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to work independently within guidelines
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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• Handle inbound and outbound customer calls professionally • Respond to customer inquiries and provide accurate information • Resolve customer issues and complaints in a timely manner • Maintain records of customer interactions and updates • Follow call center procedures and service standards • Escalate complex issues to the appropriate team when required • Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors
• Manage call campaigns • Monitor call quality • Collaborate closely with Admissions Management • Enhance advisor performance and training • Develop and deliver call center user trainings • Review recorded calls and transcripts for compliance • Provide actionable insights to Admissions Management
• Assist customers with various requests related to their product or service; • Support may be provided through multiple channels: Voice, Chat, Email, Social Media, or Multichannel.




