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Patient Financial Services Representative

Posting Date

August 29, 2024

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Six months to one year experience with customer relations
  • Knowledge of basic office procedures/equipment and computer systems
  • Familiarization with medical terminology and prior health care experience preferred
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

Work Hours

  1. We are seeking 2 full-time (40 hours/ week) Patient Financial Services Representatives to work Monday-Friday. 

Job Summary

Serves as the primary liaison between patients and insurance companies. Ensures primary and secondary claims are submitted timely and received by insurance company. Appeals appropriately and works to find root cause of denials.  Thinks outside of the box to find solutions to payment problems. Is familiar with payer guidelines and rules and is able to train other staff in correct practices by payer. Understands general contract guidelines by payer. Analyzes credit balances to ensure accurate and timely refunding to appropriate parties. Facilitates timely payment, identifies overdue accounts, takes required actions, and maintains complete and accurate patient accounting records. Is familiar with and assists patients in all facility programs designed to help resolve their balance in a timely manner. Accurately recommends accounts for collections. Maintains high level of customer satisfaction.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below.

Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Southwest Health prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by Southwest Health.