MUSC Health
Patient Collections Representative
Job Description Summary

To provide Customer Service for patients concerning the resolution and management of their patient account(s) and to undertake outbound telephone collection calls to resolve outstanding patient accounts in an automated call center environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type 

Regular

Cost Center

CC002052 UMA CORP RC SBO Collections Unit CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Handle inbound and outbound collection calls to and from patients. guarantors and third parties to effectively manage customer accounts, resolve patient questions and provide customer service. Manage a heavy volume of Patient Accounts in a work queue environment, collecting accounts via on-line payments, promises, and payment plans while resolving any accounting issues, disputes or customer complaints in a customer service friendly and professional manner. Assist patients in completing and applying for financial assistance as needed. Update patient demographics, insurance information and guarantor information to maintain accurate patient information. Accurately and consistently document all collection actions and fully document all collection conversations. Comply with all HIPAA privacy regulations and protect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and guarantors and their personal financial records. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies.Assist office with administrative duties as need to include typing, contacting insurance companies, researching documents, coping of records, handling mail phone and email requests for insurance companies, attorneys, patients and any other request. Maintain and manage all incoming and outgoing mail.Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Charleston, SC