[Hiring] Bilingual Healthcare Customer Service Representative @CU Medicine

Role Description

We are seeking a fully bilingual individual (English/Spanish) who is interested and excited about the opportunity to serve as a primary Patient Support resource for our Spanish speaking patients/families.

The goal of the Bilingual Healthcare Customer Service Representative is to elevate the University of Colorado patient experience by addressing questions/concerns and fielding correspondence requests primarily received via phone in a call center environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to successfully multitask and alternate between multiple programs.

• Receive and bring to resolution up to 60 calls daily in a fun, fast paced, metric-driven environment.
• Interact directly via phone with patients, affiliate partners, payers, and healthcare providers.
• Collect payments and/or provide guidance on payment options for outstanding balances.
• Update accounts with new or corrected information; request itemized statements &/or re-bill claims when appropriate.
• Explain medical bills and identify deductibles, coinsurance, copays and other patient financial responsibilities.
• Utilize analytical thinking for account research and reconciliation.
• Manage all interactions in a positive, caring manner.
• Perform specialized tasks as assigned by the manager and/or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ healthcare experience, preferred 2 years of medical billing and direct patient contact in call center environment with exposure to insurance billing and medical terminology
• Technically proficient
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional maturity and ability to exercise sound judgement
• Written/verbal fluency in both English and Spanish is required

Requirements

• Language pay differential of $1.50/hr
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions