Customer Service Representative

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Customer Service Representative serves as a primary contact and financial advocate for guarantors to navigate and resolve any questions and/or concerns related to their Children's Mercy billing or sensitive financial matters. The incumbent supports Children's Mercy's financial health and strategic goals by encouraging payment and self-pay collections for services rendered. This position maintains working knowledge of hospital and organizational billing, charges, and collections policies.

This is a Monday - Friday position, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. This role is expected to be on the phone the majority of their shift and should communicate with department team if needing to step away. It is critical they remain at their desk and answer calls as they come in. The call volume received it high and the individual hired into this role will show resilience and professionalism while handling a high volume of calls. 

This role will have flexibility to work from home for the majority of shifts. However, this individual will need to be able to commute on-site as needed for backup, training, meetings, etc. 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Describe Essential Function: Responds to both verbal and written requests for information from guarantors, payors, and other internal and external customers
• Describe Essential Function: Reviews and resolves patient and family requests received through the Patient Financial Services website.
• Describe Essential Function: Reviews and responds to parent mail and voicemail messages received.
• Describe Essential Function: Special projects and/or miscellaneous tasks

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 1-2 years experience Customer Service Experience, Patient Accounts Experience, Revenue Cycle Experience, Medical Insurance Billing.
• Possess excellent listening skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent organizational skills, and pay close attention to detail
• Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively, and independently under minimal supervision.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $18.74/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.