Revenue Cycle Specialist Front-End

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

2d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Revenue Cycle Specialist Front-End. This position offers a $800 new hire sign-on bonus. The role is 32 hours per week on the night shift, 11:15pm - 7:15am with weekend and holiday rotation, located at St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA. A career at Southcoast Health offers a culture of well-being, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, generous Earned Time Off, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, tuition assistance/Federal Loan Forgiveness programs, and professional growth opportunities with customized leadership training. This is available to regular status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional courses or training required; Associate's Degree preferred.
Medical Terminology Certificate preferred.
Demonstrated excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills including medical based programs.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other software programs preferred.
Over three years related health care experience including working with third party payers preferred.
CHAM (Certified Healthcare Access Manage) or CHAA (Certified Healthcare Access Associate) encouraged.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

Handles patient registration, Insurance verification, pre-registration, and point of service collections.
Ensures accurate patient data.
Educates patients on financial responsibilities.
Provides financial counseling referrals.
Manages Medicare compliance (IM and MOON forms).
Handles valuables management.
Coordinates morgue activities.
Provides customer service.
Ensures regulatory compliance.
Collaborates with clinical and revenue cycle teams.
Provides on-site coverage at public arrival desks and the Emergency Department.