Customer Service Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners•Terre Haute, IN

7d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite customer service position requires regular, in-person interaction with patients in a professional, supportive environment. The role is focused on helping patients understand billing matters, insurance coverage, and their financial responsibilities with clarity, accuracy, and empathy. The pay range for this position is $18.65 - $20.50 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Customer service experience required.
Ability to work onsite and interact directly with patients in a professional, respectful, and service-focused manner.
Strong verbal communication and active listening skills, with the ability to explain account information clearly and compassionately.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused when assisting patients with sensitive or complex billing concerns.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing accounts, identifying discrepancies, processing payments, and documenting actions.
Ability to prioritize work, manage account queues, follow up on pending items, and maintain productivity during varying patient volumes.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to research account activity and escalate appropriately when needed.
Ability to partner effectively with internal Revenue Cycle teams and other departments to support timely account resolution.
Commitment to patient confidentiality, compliance requirements, and high-quality customer service.
Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation, including artificial intelligence, to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, patient billing, revenue cycle, or call center experience preferred.
Experience assisting patients or customers with billing questions, payments, account research, or issue resolution preferred.
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) certification within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with billing-related inquiries, including explanations of charges, insurance coverage, copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Clarify insurance benefits and address processing concerns in a clear, professional, and patient-centered manner.
Collect patient payments and ensure all transactions are handled securely and in accordance with established procedures.
Work with patients to establish appropriate payment arrangements when needed, using empathy and strong problem-solving skills.
Maintain accurate records, collaborate with internal teams, and consistently deliver a high level of customer service.
Balance walk-up patient support, account research, outbound communication, and workflow productivity while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and empathy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.