Customer Service Specialist I

61st Street Service Corp

. Handle and resolve incoming phone calls from patients, insurance carriers and physician offices .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew Jersey • United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient billing processes, including payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in utilizing electronic billing systems and managing high call volumes while maintaining accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Billing ExperienceInsurance VerificationEpic System ProficiencyClaim Form KnowledgeCall Center Experience

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Hard Skills

Payment CollectionBilling DocumentationInsurance Benefits UnderstandingPayer Adjudication ProcessMedical Terminology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceConflict ResolutionEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

EpicElectronic Billing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School GraduateGED Certificate

Industry Keywords

Physician BillingThird Party PayerHMOPPOMedicareMedicaidCompliance Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle and resolve incoming phone calls from patients, insurance carriers and physician offices
Handle a large volume of calls and perform work in a timely manner
Attempt to collect full payment from patients or guarantors
Establish payment arrangements according to guidelines and document terms in the billing system
Apply payments collected over the phone to each date of service
Handle customer inquiries, disputes and complaints
Escalate contentious complaints to a supervisor or higher management
Obtain and update insurance, demographic and guarantor information
Update patient profiles and bill third-party payers as appropriate
Clearly document work summaries and follow-up steps after each call
Occasionally visit the office for training, meetings and other business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or GED certificate is required
A minimum of 6 months’ experience in a physician billing or third party payer environment
Understanding of contracts, insurance benefits, exclusions and other billing requirements
Knowledge of claim forms, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid and compliance program regulations
Ability to understand and navigate the payer adjudication process
Patient financial and practice management system experience in Epic and/or other electronic billing systems is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Previous call center/claims experience is preferred
Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred
Must reside in the Tri-State area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees
Healthcare
Paid time off
Opportunity to grow as part of a Revenue Cycle Career Ladder