Job Description:

The Patient Financial Advocate (PFA) is a part of the Medical Financial Solutions (MFS) department that uses a holistic approach to secure payment of patient balances on behalf of hospital clients. The primary function of the PFA is to take inbound phone calls in a fast-paced call center, engaging in scripted conversation with patients to collect their portion of the account. This role is empowered to use analytical skills to determine patient eligibility for additional resources to settle financial obligations. New PFAs are supported by robust training receiving three weeks of classroom and floor instruction as well as being assigned a mentor. Success in this role is measured according to meeting established metrics and high performers are awarded with monthly and quarterly cash bonuses. Hard work, exemplary performance and continuously expanding knowledge of host systems can lead to opportunities to move up and become a great people leader.

Your day to day role will include:

• Makes and receives inbound/outbound phone calls to initiate arrangements for patients to pay their portion of the account.

• Respond to patient billing inquiries.

• Negotiate payments and payment plans with patients.

• Submit credit card payments.

• Handle escalations.

• Meets or exceeds daily production requirements.

• Adhere to all applicable disclosure and collections rules and regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of recent call center experience

• Medical/insurance/billing experience

• Ideally have experience working remotely

Please apply with an updated resume!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.69 - $17.69

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.