Patient Support Specialist - Medical Billing
About The Position
Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad. We have been continually recognized as one of the top workplaces in Colorado Springs by the Gazette and as one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post. Overview The Patient Support Billing Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patient billing inquiries. This role is responsible for managing a high-volume billing phone line, responding to patient communications via phone, billing email inbox, and the patient portal, and proactively resolving patient account issues related to payments and insurance information. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, accuracy, and a patient-centered approach to billing support. All Billing Specialists will participate in team workshops and project days to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in medical billing, patient accounts, or healthcare customer service required
- Proficient understanding of insurance terminology, payment posting, and patient billing workflows
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain billing and insurance concepts in a clear, patient-friendly manner
- Excellent customer services and de-escalation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple communication channels simultaneously
- Proficiency with billing systems and standard office software
- Commitment to the mission and values of Vanguard Skin Specialists
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary support for a high-volume inbound billing phone line, managing an average of approximately 80 inbound patient calls per day
- Respond to patient billing inquiries received via phone, billing email inbox, and patient portal
- Attempt live patient contact when possible and return voicemails, emails, and portal messages within 24 business hours of receipt
- Contact patients regarding declined card-on-file payments and assist with payment resolution
- Reach out to patients to obtain or correct insurance information as needed
- Educate patients on billing statements, balances, payment options, and insurance coverage at a high level
- Accurately document all patient interactions, actions taken, and account updates in the billing system
- Escalate complex or sensitive billing issues to appropriate internal teams as needed
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
- Provide technical support to internal customers through the Billing Help Desk
- Participate and contribute to departmental workshops and project days
Benefits
- The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and offers vision, dental, and 401K.
- The position also comes with Paid Time Off, Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
