Billing and Insurance Specialist Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP / PATIENT ACCOUNT SERVICES/ FULL-TIME
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Type of Facility: Hospital
POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Service Representative serves as the hospital’s primary contact for all patient billing inquiries. Acts as a liaison between hospital and patients, providers, and payers for all post-care matters related to account resolution. Provides information regarding hospital billing practices, policies, and patient billing statements. Assists patients in understanding billing statements to ensure resolution of outstanding balances. Fulfills the organization’s mission of care and service by providing superior customer service to the patient community.
Requirements
DUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
SKILLS:
- Must possess superior communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail, strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to comply with procedural guidelines and maintain confidentiality
- Basic knowledge of insurance processing terminology, demonstrated proficiency with relevant hospital software applications, along with standard office equipment and PC software
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year experience in a physician office or hospital setting preferred. Familiarity with medical billing/collections and healthcare insurance. Previous experience in a call center or “dialer” environment preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director of Business Office
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ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen A
Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated, smoke free environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to stressful situations. Must be flexible in work schedule. Extended use of video display terminal and keyboard utilizing sound ergonomic principles.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.