- Location
- Winslow, AZ
- Department
- Customer Service
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) serves as the hospital’s primary contact for all patient billing inquiries. Provides information regarding hospital billing practices, policies, and patient billing statements. Responsible for receiving cash payments, issuing receipts, and posting cash payment data. To ensure timely processing of the patient record the CSR will ensure receipt of all inpatient/outpatient/emergency department patient records; analyze each patient record for completeness as outlined in the policy and procedures. Maintain workflow ensuring that records are scanned into PowerChart in a timely and efficient manner. Complete and process a birth certificate for all newborns, fetal death certificate as needed meeting regulations of the Az. Dept. of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records, and those of the Hospital Paternity Program. Answering of requests for records received by mail, phone, fax, walk-in. Charge entry. Assists in all areas within the department as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in a healthcare environment, particularly in healthcare billing, collections, or payment processing preferred.
One (1) year experience in accounting or handling cash and/or cash reconciliation in a healthcare facility or hospital preferred.
One (1) year experience in a hospital medical record department or similar medical office setting preferred
Specific Skills: Good verbal and written, communicate effectively
Familiarity with medical billing/collections and healthcare insurance
Experience with analyzing explanation of benefits (EOBs) from various insurance companies
Basic knowledge of insurance processing technology
Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to comply with procedural guidelines and maintain confidentiality
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strict adherence to LCMC’s policies and procedures to specifically include confidentiality.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, 10-Key
Demonstrate proficiency with relevant hospital software applications, along with standard office equipment and PC software
Licenses: CRCS certification within one year of hire date.
