Patient Billing Specialist

Patient Resolution Specialist

The Patient Resolution Specialist (PRS) is responsible for handling inquiries from patients, assisting with billing questions and complaints, cashier functions, payments and payment plan. Serves as a patient facing liaison between the Revenue Service Center and patient(s). The role involves utilizing the overall knowledge of the Revenue Service Center to provide accurate information and resolution. Has the ability to stay calm under pressure, resolve complex issues and ensure patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Answer incoming calls and respond to patient inquires in person, on the phone, or via email
• Provide insurance education to patients on out-of-pocket expenses and education on the billing process.
• Investigates and resolves patient billing issues through research, escalating to the appropriate department when necessary.
• Submit, track and manage Customer Resolution Management (CRMs) via Epic for care site specific inquiries.
• Collects payments and establishes payment plans
• Provide estimates for future services
• Completes cashier duties for the care site; collections, reconciling and deposits.

Skills

• Regular attendance
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Computer literacy
• Adaptability
• Insurance
• Billing/Authorization/Estimates
• Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies and able to assess customer needs.
• Ongoing interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information and address issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes computer, phone and internet set up and use.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years' experience in customer service, collections or billing
• Working knowledge of Epic
• Basic knowledge of estimates, general medical billing process and insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience in customer service, collection or billing
• Financial Counseling experience

Location

St James Hospital

Work City

Butte

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

25

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.85 - $30.21

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.