Back Returning Candidate? Log back in! Patient Relations Specialist 1 ID 2025-6836 Category Billing and Collections Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote Yes Location US- Overview

Job Summary

The Patient Relations Specialist is responsible for patient collections when the financial responsibility falls on the patient, making financial arrangements and informing patients of all coverage options, such as Government programs or Financial CARE.  Ensures reimbursement to Air Methods from patients or other responsible parties and assists patients in understanding their healthcare insurance coverage and any patient liability.  Make final determinations on collectability and balances.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Manage incoming/outgoing calls from/to patients/guarantors, insurance companies, and attorneys; Complete conference calls and/or transfer calls to the appropriate department, if necessaryReview and resolve accounts where the patient is uninsured; Provide information to patients or other responsible parties about coverage details and payment options; Take payment, if necessaryThoroughly review, document, and resolve patients’ or other responsible parties’ communicationsAccurately perform skip tracing to ensure best contactOther duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

Regular scheduled attendance  Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.          

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience1-2 years’ experience in healthcare billing/collections field; preferredKnowledge of all Government, Commercial and Private payers; preferred1 years’ experience in financial debt counseling; preferredPrevious Dialer experience; preferred

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service and phone skillsStrong ability to balance compassionate and empathetic customer service with the goal of account resolutionExcellent problem-solvingBilingual in English and Spanish; preferred

Computer Skills

Intermediate with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

American Association of Healthcare Administration Management (AAHAM) certified within 6 months of hire

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Minimum pay USD $15.30/Hr. Maximum Pay USD $18.74/Hr. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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