Patient Financial Services Representative

Responsible for

• Managing and resolving high volumes of accounts for services provided by Essentia Health.
• Acting as the primary contact or liaison for patients to discuss outstanding statements and resolve inquiries in a timely manner.
• Providing efficient and accurate support for insurance, coding, registration, financial assistance and other billing related issues to resolve outstanding patient accounts.
• Providing financial assistance via face-to-face communication and over the telephone using automated phone technology.
• Performing routine account analysis to evaluate, develop and implement action plans with patients to resolve financial responsibilities.
• Handling follow-up with delinquent accounts and payment plans, collection of patient accounts, and may include telephone contact or follow-up on collections with letters.
• Handling incoming patient mail with the potential to respond to inquiries via written communication.

Education & Qualifications

• Experience with handling cash payments, self-pay collections and exceptional customer service skills.
• Knowledge of utilizing office equipment such as computers, software applications, printer, FAX, copier, and billing programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, call center and/or collections.

Employee Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location

Business Service Center

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End

Days/Days

Hours Per Pay Period

80

Compensation Range

$18.69 - $27.85 / hour

Union

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

FTE

1

Weekends

NO

Call Obligations

Yes