EO, Client Operations Representative
Ovation Healthcare · Huntsville, AL · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactively manage aging accounts by regularly auditing account statuses using the Account Summary aging tools, ensuring timely follow-ups.
- Monitor client collections and placements, promptly identifying and reporting discrepancies to management and IT for resolution.
- Keep Wiki documentation accurate and up to date for assigned clients, regularly reviewing processes and procedures on a quarterly basis for effectiveness.
- Oversee and resolve all open and pending incidents and tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
- Complete and thoroughly review monthly reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory.
- Update CMR tickets with relevant information, including meeting notes, reports, and any client process changes for full visibility.
- Maintain a comprehensive and effective contingency plan to consistently meet client service level expectations.
- Ensure compliance with data collection, reporting, and auditing activities, including reconciliations, bad debt reviews, account placements, payment files, and account status audits.
- Deliver client-specific reports and meet requirements within established timelines to ensure satisfaction and alignment with client needs.
- Take proactive ownership of customer service issues and client requests, ensuring timely responses, resolution, and follow-up.
- Provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, maintaining strong and professional relationships.
- Successfully meet deadlines while managing frequent interruptions and shifting priorities with minimal impact on performance.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and safeguard patient information in accordance with privacy laws and permissible disclosures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of customer service best practices.
- Knowledge in 10 key by touch typing.
- Knowledge of client requirements and guidelines.
- Understanding of billing and recovery cycle.
- Understanding of legal rules and regulations pertaining to billing, collections, and HIPPA.
- Working knowledge of Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office products.
- Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
- Typing speed and accuracy – Must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute.
- Customer Service – Providing professional and empathetic support to internal and external clients.
- Professionalism – Acting in a professional capacity with regards to actions and words.
- Time Management — Effectively managing one’s own time to maximize productivity.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Multi-Tasking—Ability to rapidly switch between tasks, programs, menus, and screens.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- English Comprehension – The ability to fluently communicate in and understand English, the primary language of the work and client teams.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand oral communication.
Work Experience, Education, and Certifications
- GED/High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in analytical thinking and problem-solving, with a proven ability to assess situations and develop effective solutions.
- 3+ years of clerical experience, demonstrating strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- 2+ years of experience in a healthcare-related environment or industry, with a preference for candidates with direct experience in healthcare operations or client services.
Workplace Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Performing work at a stationary workstation for 8 hours.
- Interacting with a desktop computer or laptop.
- Entering data into systems using a mouse and keyboard.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others over a telephone system.
- Ability to work at a pace that allows the employee to meet the standard goals as set forth by management.