Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE : Patient Account Representative – Medical Collections
EMPLOYER : FMS Inc.
DEPARTMENT : Collection
BENEFIT ELEGIBIITY CLASS : Hourly
REPORTS TO : Collection Manager
LOCATION : Tulsa, OK (Hybrid after training)
SCHEDULE :
- Training (On-site) : 2 months, Monday–Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM (tentative)
- Post-training (Remote Option) : Monday–Friday, 10 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM
Note : After successful completion of training, employees may work from home and are required to use video conferencing tools throughout their shift.
JOB SUMMARY :
We are seeking compassionate, detail-oriented Patient Account Representatives to support our healthcare collections team. This role involves working with patients to resolve outstanding medical balances in a respectful, compliant, and empathetic manner. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of medical billing, insurance processes, and patient financial services.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a long-term position in the growing field of healthcare revenue cycle management .
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Review patient accounts and utilize professional communication to discuss outstanding medical bills.Apply healthcare-specific collection strategies to establish payment arrangements or resolve balances in full.Ask clarifying and empathetic questions to understand the patient’s financial situation and overcome barriers to payment.Offer and securely process flexible payment options, based on patient need and organizational guidelines.Follow all consumer verification procedures as dictated by HIPAA and client-specific compliance policies.Accurately document patient interactions, payment plans, and call outcomes within the account system.Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and HIPAA.Demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism in discussing healthcare-related financial issues.JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Required : Experience in medical collections, healthcare customer service, or revenue cycle roles (e.g., billing, insurance follow-up)Working knowledge of healthcare billing terminology, EOBs, and patient financial services preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on empathy and complianceStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Teams, FACS, and CRM or collections platformsDetail-oriented with excellent documentation and follow-up practicesHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or certification in healthcare or revenue cycle a plusWORK-FROM-HOME REQUIREMENTS :
Reliable high-speed internet and secure, quiet workspaceComfortable using video conferencing tools throughout each scheduled shiftAbility to maintain confidentiality and protect patient health information (PHI) in a remote environment