Job Description
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Financial Advocate to join their healthcare team in Robbinsdale, MN!
This initial 8-week contract opportunity (likely of a direct hire for the right candidate) offers a pay rate of $28.50 / hour (benefits are available). We are only interested in candidates who are interested in a long-term position.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm
The Patient Financial Advocate's primary function is to perform a thorough financial screening of patients. This position is primary contact for patient education in areas of insurance benefits, levels of coverage, and billing and collection processes.
Responsibilities include :
- Ensuring that all accounts have been cleared for billing, obtaining insurance authorization for services, securing payment arrangements (including collection of co- payment / coinsurance) prior to patient discharge and for major outpatient services
- Identification of other potential payment sources (including Financial Assistance program, initiating / completing the Medical Assistance application process),
- Providing costs estimates
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree - Strongly Preferred1-2 yrs work experience as Patient Financial Advocate, Patient Registration, Patient Accounting- RequiredExperience in customer service, especially in front end patient interactions regarding financial processes- RequiredExperience with Epic - RequiredExperience in communicating with insurance carriers to obtain authorization for services - RequiredSpanish or Hmong speaking - PreferredExcellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Effective organizational skills, including ability to prioritize, problem solve, and resolve conflict.Excellent communication skills, especially when interacting with patients and families.Advanced knowledge of insurance, including government assistance programs.For immediate review of your resume, please email me directly at sjasmund@mednationalstaffing.com
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