Collections and Customer Service Specialist - FT - Day - Collections & Customer Svc Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$18.57

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Position Overview Provides customer service for Hospital and Professional billing and is responsible for all incoming and outgoing calls related to balances due from patients. Also acts as the liaison between but not limited to; patient, guarantors, attorney offices, physician offices, hospital departments and payers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

One year' previous customer service required. Hospital and/or Professional billing and collection experience preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft office. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides exceptional customer service that aims to improve patient and/or guarantor relations. Responsible for all incoming calls for both hospital and professional claims related to patient balances When necessary to engage either Hospital or Professional Billing Revenue Specialist, always provides details to the receiver of the call prior to transferring. Collects credit card payments over the phone and notes the account accordingly. Makes outgoing collection calls on self-pay patient accounts. Based on a rotating calendar, listens and responds to all messages left during the off hours and responds to emails sent to businessoffice@capitalhealth.org mailbox within 24 hours of receipt. Reviews all self-pay mail and takes necessary steps to resolve. Responsible for updating insurance and/or demographic information into the appropriate system as received. Responsible to retransmit claims once insurance information has been updated. Responsible for reviewing and adjusting charity care claims to zero (or appropriate amount based on approval percentage) that final billed on a daily basis. Reviews and stays current with assigned work lists daily to meet established productivity numbers. Pulls documentation for charity care audits assigned. Documents clear and concise notes in the billing system. Research thoroughly on any self-pay credit balance to see if the balance can be applied to another open account, when no other open balances, creates the patient refund. Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to changing departmental demands as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include:

Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits
• Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits