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AR Specialist – Patient Support
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
AR Specialist – Patient Support
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries related to billing statements, account balances, and financial policies • Manage inbound patient phone calls and portal/secure messages with professionalism, empathy, and timely follow-through • Handle patient escalations with care and composure, resolving concerns or routing to appropriate leadership when needed • Communicate clearly about patient financial responsibility, explaining charges in plain language that is easy to understand • Process patient payments accurately via phone, portal, and other approved payment channels • Set up and manage patient payment plans in accordance with Diana Health policies, ensuring payment arrangements are documented and tracked • Monitor payment plan adherence and proactively follow up with patients to support successful completion • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all account activity and patient communications • Educate patients about available financial assistance programs and eligibility criteria • Guide patients through the financial assistance application process with compassion and clarity • Review and process financial assistance applications in accordance with established policies • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely decisions and a seamless patient experience throughout the assistance process • Comply with all revenue cycle and patient financial services policies and procedures • Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all patient interactions and documentation • Prioritize tasks effectively to meet response time standards and patient experience goals • Accurately track daily activity and meet department productivity standards as defined by management • Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of experience in patient financial services, patient billing, or a related healthcare customer service role
- Experience processing payments, setting up payment plans, and assisting patients with financial assistance programs preferred
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive financial conversations with empathy and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong aptitude for accuracy in data entry and account documentation
- Proven effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision plans, with an HSA/FSA option
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
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