Positions Location: East Lansing, MI

General Purpose of Job:

To provide enhanced customer service to our patients by providing balance information. Motivating our customers to pay self-pay balances while promoting patient satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Responds to patient inquiries received regarding Sparrow Health System hospital and professional self-pay account balances.
• Researches balances, refunds, payments, denials and adjustments as requested.
• Updates demographic and insurance information for claims submission with corrected information received through EPIC. Completes adjustment transactions as necessary.
• Establishes payment plans according to Sparrow Policy. Mail itemized statements to patients upon request. Researches and screens both clinical and billing disputes and tracks accounts to resolution.
• Accepts payments and processes refunds for patients in Epic and through RePay computerized program.
• Completes limited insurance verification in available electronic eligibility verification systems.
• Assists patients with application process for Medicaid, Charity Care, Crime Victims and Auto Assigned Claims.
• Assists with training of new team members as necessary.

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All 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.

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