Job Title
Your job is more than a job
Why a Great Place to Work : You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your joball the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Function : General Duties
- Accepts inbound phone calls from patients, early out and bad debt vendors, physician offices, insurance carriers, etc. within a specific response-to-call timeframe and with the intent to resolve the caller's concern immediately
- Follows scripts as provided by the call center manager to facilitate consistent and expedient account resolution
- Provides exceptional customer service that aims to improve patient and / or guarantor relations and contribute to a positive work environment
- Clearly explains charges to customers, reports any charge / payment errors to managerial staff, and resolves any errors within LCMC's computer system
- Utilizes multiple resources to resolve patient inquiries while on the phone or preparing / reviewing billing correspondence
- Negotiates full payment from patients and helps them set up an agreeable payment plan
- Collects patient payments and follows levels of authority for posting adjustments
- Understands different payer regulations and can communicate effectively with patients regarding their Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Experience Qualifications
At least 2 years experience in a hospital or physician settingPrevious experience in a call center environment preferredEducation Qualifications
Required : High school diploma or GEDSkills and Abilities
Minimum Required :Must be able to pass basic computer skills test and system level trainingSuperior communication, organizational, and analytical skillsMust be able to review correspondence and identify next action steps needed and determine the appropriate owning area for routingStrong attention to detailStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to comply with procedural guidelines and maintain confidentialityKnowledge of insurance processing terminologyExperience with analyzing explanation of benefits (EOBs) from various insurance companies / payersRetains data entry skills and basic knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook preferredPossesses excellent organizational and time management skillsEpic softwareDemonstrates a commitment to organizational values by displaying a professional attitude and appropriate conduct in all situationsWork Shift : Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile.Put a little love in your work.Be honest and real, but with compassion.Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.See opportunities, not problems it's all about perspective.Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Love what makes you, you - because we do.You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
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