Financial Advocate

St. Charles Health System

Bend, OR, United States
Base: $21.86 - $29.52 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Insurance verification and preauthorization
Patient financial assistance programs
Medical billing and coding knowledge
The Cancer Center Financial Advocate assists patients in understanding their financial responsibilities regarding treatment, including insurance verification, estimates, preauthorization, and assistance programs

Job Summary

  • The Cancer Center Financial Advocate assists patients in understanding their financial responsibilities regarding treatment, including insurance verification, estimates, preauthorization, and assistance programs.
  • Essential functions include verifying insurance eligibility, establishing financial responsibilities, obtaining preauthorization for services, and assisting patients with financial assistance programs.
  • The role supports the organization's vision of creating America's healthiest community by providing compassionate care and ensuring patients have access to necessary treatments.

Matching Summary

The Cancer Center Financial Advocate assists patients in understanding their financial responsibilities regarding treatment, including insurance verification, estimates, preauthorization, and assistance programs.

Salary

Base: $21.86 - $29.52 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Insurance verification and preauthorization
  • Patient financial assistance programs
  • Medical billing and coding knowledge
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • HIPAA compliance and confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles
  • Holistic patient care support
  • Team working and collaborative skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Two years of college or technical degree preferred
  • Two years experience in hospital/clinic/medical insurance billing office preferred
  • Experience with Mosaiq, Hospital EMR, Microsoft Office products preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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