Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Customer Service Representative. In this role, the successful candidate acts as a primary contact for NYU Langone patients who have questions about their balances, benefits, and insurance. Answer phone calls and/or electronic messages and follow up on issues, which could include submitting bills, calling insurance, correcting information, making outbound calls to patients, and entering detailed information in the billing system as assigned by management. Follow established protocols/scripts and handle issues in prescribed timelines, but use independent judgment to resolve patient inquiries to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction. The representative will establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families via active listening, empathy, rapport, courtesy, and professionalism. The candidate will also work closely with customer service representatives to assist with daily operations. Job Responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned. Perform billing tasks assigned by management, which include answering calls, logging call data into Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, entering data, making outbound calls to patients, and following up on open issues. Process credit card payments and/or other related responsibilities. Provide input on system edits, processes, policies, and billing procedures to ensure that we maintain high levels of patient satisfaction and reduced call volume. Perform daily tasks in assigned work queues and according to manager assignments. Identify payer and provider credentialing issues and address them with management. Follow workflows provided in training classes and request additional training, management assistance, and medical coding expertise as needed. Responsible for assisting the Customer Service Representative(s) in handling complex issues, and be able to escalate/deescalate as necessary. Utilize CBO Pathways and resources guide to determine the actions needed to resolve patient balances and/or questions. Enter account notes using standard formatting in Epic CRM and/or other systems. Review unpaid balances and unresolved patient inquiries and make outbound calls to patients following established protocols. Ensure that items in assigned work queue(s) are resolved within required timeframes using payer websites, billing systems, and CBO pathways. Adhere to general practices, operational policies and procedures, FGP guidelines on compliance issues and patient confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. Communicate with providers, patients, coders, collection agencies, or other responsible persons to ensure that claims are correctly processed by third-party payers. Work with management to develop processes and workflows to improve how we can better service patients. Cross-cover other areas in the office as assigned by management, including Accounts Receivable/Denials or Authorizations. Responsible for reviewing accounts to identify billing discrepancies. Maintain a positive relationship with other teams within the central billing office and customer service representatives. Participate in workgroups and meetings. Attend all required training classes. Read and apply policies and procedures to make appropriate decisions. Coordinate functions and work cooperatively with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School Diploma or GED. Experience in customer service, medical billing, accounts receivable, insurance, or related duties; knowledge of CPT and ICD10 utilized in medical billing; English usage, grammar, and spelling; basic math; and 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Light, accurate keyboarding skills are required. Candidates must receive a score of 35 words per minute (wpm) or greater on the typing assessment that will be administered prior to onboarding. Good customer service skills are required. Candidates are required to pass a customer service scenario assessment prior to onboarding. Preferred Qualifications:
Epic systems experience preferred Microsoft Office experience preferred Strong PC skills preferred Foreign language preferred Recent experience in a major inbound call center preferred Some knowledge of CPT and ICD10 preferred Some knowledge of the healthcare revenue cycle/professional billing preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Florida
Mar 29, 2025