Customer Service Specialist (Patient Accounting)

Customer Service Specialist (Patient Accounting) Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM Position Summary The Customer Service Specialist answers all incoming calls/emails to Patient Financial Services assisting patients and/or insurance company with questions and concerns regarding professional and hospital billing by performing account analysis to deliver a seamless customer services experience across a broad range of touch points. Resolve all account inquiries received in a prompt and accurate fashion. This individual utilizes medical billing knowledge as well as collection workflows to effectively collect from and provide financial resources to patients/insurance. Qualifications Education High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required. Associate degree in business, finance, or related field, preferred. Experience Minimum 3 years of customer service, medical finance, patient registration, or collections experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic billing setting, is required Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Basic math skills Knowledge of local, state, and federal healthcare regulations and general knowledge of hospital billing practices. Excellent customer service skills with demonstrated compassion and empathy. Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated computer skills, Ability to multi-task. What We Offer Competitive starting wage Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution Generous Earned Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Program Why Asante Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. More About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect. At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.