Patient Responsibility Specialist

Bone and Joint Center, S.C. • Wausau, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an individual with a background in medical accounts receivables management and collections for patient responsibility. You will work with patients regarding account balances to assist them with payment options including healthcare financing to keep their account in good standing. You will also be working directly with an outside collection agency regarding delinquent accounts. ABOUT BONE & JOINT Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, physical and occupational therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We aren't a division of another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the Best place for patients to receive care, the Best place for employees to work, and the Best place for physicians to practice medicine. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY SPECIALIST As a Patient Responsibility Specialist, you will be responsible for managing accounts with patient balances that require further attention. You will review account statuses to ensure timely payments. You will be responsible for handling higher volumes of phone calls for account review or payments. They will also assist with completing the healthcare financing application. You will also be working directly with an outside collection agency regarding delinquent accounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years' experience in medical accounts receivables management and collections for Patient responsibility, either in a medical practice or at a collection's agency.
• Experience balancing accounts and handling payments
• Experience with medical insurers, both commercial and government
• Success in making Patient payment arrangements
• Ability to make sound judgments on account handling based on patient's financial situation
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Patience, respect, and compassion working with people at all levels
• Previous experience with an online medical practice management system and EMR
• Experience with Microsoft Excel© and Microsoft Word©

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts with patient balances that require further attention.
• Reviewing account statuses to ensure timely payments.
• Handling higher volumes of phone calls for account review or payments.
• Assisting with completing the healthcare financing application.
• Working directly with an outside collection agency regarding delinquent accounts.
• Working with patients regarding account balances to assist them with payment options including healthcare financing to keep their account in good standing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED