Patient Advocate I - Remote

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc.•Austin, TX

2d•$15 - $24•Remote

About The Position

The Patient Advocate I – RCM promotes favorable company relationships with patients, providers, and payers through prompt, accurate, and courteous resolution of telephone and written inquiries. At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska. The base pay estimate for this role is $15.00 - $23.99 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Proficient math skills (i.e. calculation charges, payments, and adjustments).
Knowledge of insurance processing, guidelines, and general laws related to all payers.
Must be able to establish proficiency using the IDX practice management system.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Data entry skills.
Basic knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ASA codes.
Sound problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions.
Strong analytical skills.
Must have a pleasant disposition and high tolerance level.
Must display a positive “teamwork” attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to follow direction and/or company policy as directed by management.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in health or business administration, or a related field of study is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience in a health care organization is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of customer service or billing collections experience preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills to answer customer concerns in simple, common language.

Responsibilities

Answers incoming patient, insurance company, physician office, and facility telephone calls.
Receives and responds to all inquiries and complaints that may pertain to all phases of operations including billing, claims, claim denials, payments, and collection activities.
Records all customer contacts, including resolution or forwarding actions taken to refer questions to the proper party.
Whenever possible, directly resolves questions so that the patient receives prompt satisfaction.
Responds promptly to all written inquiries or notifies the patient if there will be a delay in obtaining a final resolution to the problem.
Explains the account situation accurately and in simple language so that the patient can understand the explanation and how it applies to the question.
Works assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Attends in-service training to improve skills and keep abreast of changes in contracts and procedures.
Identifies and communicates complaint patterns to the management team.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Documents all actions in the system’s notes.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and serves others with personal service 100% of the time.
Uses the phone in a responsible, courteous, and professional manner, keeping personal phone calls to a minimum.
Meets customer satisfaction standards set forth by management.
Meets productivity/performance standards set forth by management.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.