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- Counsel patients on financial arrangements according to clinic collection policy.
- Set up payment arrangement plans by making patient phone calls.
- Work with patients with outstanding self-pay balances.
- Communicate with other departments of the Business Office regarding Patient Accounts.
- Able to work flexible working schedule.
- Other miscellaneous dutiesPerformance Requirements:
- The ability to work with patients in a courteous and professional manner and always upholding our professional image in very difficult situations
- Positive attitude in dealing with people in adverse situations
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work tactfully with patients, physicians, insurance companies, and co-workers.
- Excellent communication skills with the patients and fellow employees to maintain the quality of work needed for the department.Education/Experience/Certifications:
- Collection experience preferred.
- Knowledge of credit policy and billing procedures.
- Computer knowledge preferred.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
- Prior medical experience helpful.Non-Essential Duties: Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times.Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical Working Conditions:
- Other duties as assigned.
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Essential Functions/Physical Demands
Job Title/Position: Patient Account Representative
Job Classification: Administrative/Professional Support
Frequency of activity required to perform the job
Never
(0% of work day)
Seldom
(1-10% of work day)
Occasional
(11-33% of work day)
Frequent
(34-66% of work day)
As Required
( Greater than 67% of work day)
Physical Requirements
Sit
x
Stand
x
Walk
x
Drive
x
Climb (Stairs/Ladders)
x
Bend (Neck)
x
Bend (Waist)
x
Squat
x
Kneel/Crawl
x
Twist/Turn (Neck)
x
Twist/Turn (Waist)
x
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
x
Reach (Above shoulder level)
x
Reach (Below shoulder level)
x
Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)
x
Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Vision Requirements
Color Discrimination
x
Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)
x
Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)
x
Hearing Requirements
Hears Whispers < 3 feet
x
Hears Whispers 3-8 feet
x