Patient Support Specialist

Description

The Patient Support Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and accurate servicing of medical copay claims inquiries. This position involves meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in handling medical billing software, and excellent customer service skills to interact with internal teams, external stakeholders, health care providers' offices, and patients  

Requirements

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Receive inbound support calls and conduct routine outbound calls to providers' offices and patients for various reasons.
• Consult with health care providers, pharmacies, hub partners, and patients to obtain necessary information or resolve claim-related inquiries.
• Review and validate medical copay claims for completeness and accuracy. 
• Ensure all required documentation is included and meets client and regulatory standards.
• Accurately input claim data into the billing system or electronic health records platform.
• Navigate and utilize various software applications to efficiently process claims and resolve issues.
• Apply knowledge of medical coding to ensure the accurate benefit is provided.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to claims, including coding errors, eligibility concerns, rejections, and business rule disputes.
• Collaborate with internal operational and client-facing departments to address claim-related issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding customer care skills 
• Excellent written and oral skills 
• Computer literacy and keyboard typing skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with quality-monitoring software/systems 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and empathy 
• Experience in medical billing and electronic health record systems preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred 

Minimum Qualifications       

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• At least 18 years of age 
• One year customer care experience

Supervisory Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities/accountabilities.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within an indoor office environment utilizing standard office equipment.
• General office environment physical requirements include sitting, extensive use of computers and keyboards, lifting of less than 20 pounds plus walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Travel: This position does not normally require overnight travel.
• Remote Work: This position is not eligible for remote work.