Accounts Receivable Rep (Financial Service Center)

Gundersen Health System • Stanfold, WI

4d • $19 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gundersen Health System is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to join our team. In this important role, you will conduct thorough audits of guarantor accounts to resolve billing issues and ensure our patients receive the support they need. You will manage both inbound and outbound calls, assist with payment plans, process payments, and provide information about our charity programs. Your dedication to helping patients navigate their billing and insurance questions will make a meaningful difference in their experience. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and supporting our community, we would love to hear from you! Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Great communication, customer service, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Background in healthcare is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer issues and answer patient inquiries regarding accounts, charges, and procedures through effective communication and one-call resolution guidelines.
• Educate patients on their financial responsibilities, including payment arrangements, insurance processing, and self-pay balances.
• Document all actions taken on patient accounts within the billing system and review accounts for discrepancies.
• Verify demographic and insurance information while ensuring compliance with patient privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Offer financial assistance program information and provide recommendations for improvement based on observed trends and issues.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $18.63/hour with the potential to increase based on experience!
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
• Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.
• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees