What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Representative - Medical Coll position at FMS Inc.?
JOB TITLE: Patient Account Representative – Medical Collections
EMPLOYER: FMS Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Collection
BENEFIT ELEGIBIITY CLASS: Hourly
REPORTS TO: Collection Manager
LOCATION: Tulsa, OK (Hybrid after training)
SCHEDULE:
- Training (On-site): 2 months, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (tentative)
- Post-training (Remote Option): Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Note: After successful completion of training, employees may work from home and are required to use video conferencing tools throughout their shift.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking compassionate, detail-oriented Patient Account Representatives to support our healthcare collections team. This role involves working with patients to resolve outstanding medical balances in a respectful, compliant, and empathetic manner. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of medical billing, insurance processes, and patient financial services.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a long-term position in the growing field of healthcare revenue cycle management.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review patient accounts and utilize professional communication to discuss outstanding medical bills.
- Apply healthcare-specific collection strategies to establish payment arrangements or resolve balances in full.
- Ask clarifying and empathetic questions to understand the patient’s financial situation and overcome barriers to payment.
- Offer and securely process flexible payment options, based on patient need and organizational guidelines.
- Follow all consumer verification procedures as dictated by HIPAA and client-specific compliance policies.
- Accurately document patient interactions, payment plans, and call outcomes within the account system.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and HIPAA.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism in discussing healthcare-related financial issues.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: Experience in medical collections, healthcare customer service, or revenue cycle roles (e.g., billing, insurance follow-up)
- Working knowledge of healthcare billing terminology, EOBs, and patient financial services preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on empathy and compliance
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Teams, FACS, and CRM or collections platforms
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and follow-up practices
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or certification in healthcare or revenue cycle a plus
WORK-FROM-HOME REQUIREMENTS:
- Reliable high-speed internet and secure, quiet workspace
- Comfortable using video conferencing tools throughout each scheduled shift
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient health information (PHI) in a remote environment