Patient Account Representative - Medical Coll 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