Patient Financial Services Representative

Essentia Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Fargo, North Dakota

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The representative manages and resolves high volumes of patient accounts by acting as a liaison for billing, insurance, and financial assistance inquiries. They perform routine account analysis, handle collections, and maintain professional communication with patients via phone and written correspondence.

Qualifications

You have experience in customer service, call center operations, or collections, with a proven ability to manage and resolve high volumes of patient accounts. You are adept at discussing outstanding statements, resolving billing inquiries, and providing financial assistance through various communication channels. Knowledge of office equipment and billing programs is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

collections

billing programs

customer service

call center

Job Description

Building Location:

Fargo Distribution Serv Center

Department:

1006100 PATIENT FINANCIAL SVCS - EH SS

Job Description:

Responsible for managing and resolving high volumes of accounts for services provided by Essentia Health. Acts as the primary contact or liaison for patients to discuss outstanding statements and resolve inquiries in a timely manner. Provides efficient and accurate support for insurance, coding, registration, financial assistance and other billing related issues to resolve outstanding patient accounts. Provides financial assistance via face-to-face communication and over the telephone using automated phone technology. Performs routine account analysis to evaluate, develop and implement action plans with patients to resolve financial responsibilities. Position requires follow-up with delinquent accounts and payment plans, collection of patient accounts, and may include telephone contact or follow-up on collections with letters. Position may handle incoming patient mail with the potential to respond to inquiries via written communication. Experience with handling cash payments, self-pay collections and exceptional customer service skills are required. In addition, knowledge of utilizing office equipment such as computers, software applications, printer, FAX, copier, and billing programs is required.

Work Experience:
Experience preferred in customer service, call center and/or collections.

Education Qualifications:

No educational requirement

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$18.71 - $28.07Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
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