Patient Advocate
2 months ago
Par, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Unity Communications
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Patient Advocate to join our team at Unity Communications. As a Patient Advocate, you will play a critical role in resolving medical billing issues and ensuring smooth transactions with patients.
Key Responsibilities- Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines, as well as the company's standards for patient-friendly collections.
- Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, meeting a minimum daily goal of 200 calls.
- Maintain acceptable update talk time and no-account-up percentages.
- Communicate clearly, promptly, and positively with patients.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborate with manager to identify personal learning needs and achieve goals using available resources.
- Work with other departmental associates when applicable to ensure the client's continued success.
- Commit to improvements as necessary based on performance feedback.
- Accept responsibility for own actions while taking ownership of departmental outcomes.
- Escalate patient complaints to management as applicable.
- Exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of the client in all personal and professional settings.
- Accomplish other duties as assigned by management.
- Computer proficiency (required).
- Willingness to ask people to pay their medical bills.
- Availability to work between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and multitask with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, FDCPA, and Red Flag regulations.
- Professional attitude and composure in urgent or confrontational situations.
- Effective critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to develop and retain professional relationships with coworkers.
- HMO coverage with two free dependents upon regularization.
- VL/SL credits upon regularization.
- Friendly and supportive work culture.
- 13th-month pay and other Philippine government-mandated benefits.
- Nontaxable allowances.
- Pay increases, performance bonuses, birthday gifts, and many more.
- Transportation allowance.