We are now hiring a compassionate and dedicated Patient Advocate in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Please apply now for immediate consideration/ interview!!!
This is temporary role that is a 6 months contact with possible temp to hire!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Works in conjunction with the Field Sales Force and the Patient Service Representative to contact patients, prior to receiving the System to discuss a patient’s balance or to make self- pay arrangements.
Answers all voice mail and emails received in the Patient Advocacy voice or mail boxes.
Takes calls from patients to review and discuss benefits, payment arrangements or discusses financial payment plans for patients’ who are unable to pay the entire amount owed.
Takes credit card information from patients and payers, and processes them for payment. Once the payment is processed the Patient Advocate will send a receipt to the patient or the payer to confirm receipt of the payment
Reconciles the credit card reports with the payments received and passes the information along to the cash poster to reconcile the bank deposit.
Tracks calls in and out of the department monthly
Reviews accounts for mail received and responds accordingly.
Registers complaints on the Non-Product Complaint Form as received
Reviews and submits accounts to the collection agency based on the time frames outlined.
Demonstrate the ability to document data enter all related job requirements in the current operating system.
Reviews the file and updates the system with accurate or new information appropriately
Other job functions as determined necessary and as assigned by management.
Expected Areas of Competence:
Knowledge or understanding of commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental and private insurance products.
Medical terminology and health insurance background required
Understanding on health insurance concepts and benefit design required
Excellent customer service skills, analytical problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, professional telephone manner and well organized
Able to work with balancing team and individual responsibilities
Experience using Microsoft Office tools such as Work and Excel
Ability to learn and use proprietary programs such as FileNet, A/S 400, IFM
Education/ Experience Requirements
Pay: $22 per hour
Monday - Friday
8:30am -5pm and one day 10:00-6 each week
2 days in the office each week currently but it could change to 5 at any time.
Pay Details: $22.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.