Financial Advocate

Advocate Aurora Health

Base: $22.90 - $34.35 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Calculate patient financial responsibility estimates
Explain insurance deductibles coinsurance copayments
Coordinate medicaid and charity care applications
The role involves calculating personalized financial responsibility estimates for patients based on their specific insurance coverage prior to receiving services

Job Summary

  • The role involves calculating personalized financial responsibility estimates for patients based on their specific insurance coverage prior to receiving services.
  • Employees must interview uninsured patients to assess financial needs and coordinate paperwork for Medicaid, charity care, and other assistance programs.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

The role involves calculating personalized financial responsibility estimates for patients based on their specific insurance coverage prior to receiving services.

Salary

Base: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Calculate patient financial responsibility estimates
  • Explain insurance deductibles coinsurance copayments
  • Coordinate Medicaid and charity care applications
  • Communicate clearly with patients and providers
  • Comply with HIPAA and EMTALA regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Solid knowledge of insurance denials and appeals
  • Basic medical coding knowledge
  • Experience in customer service settings
  • Ability to work in various clinical settings
  • Proactive communication about process improvements

Key Requirements

  • High School Graduate or GED/HSED required
  • 2 years experience in Patient Access or healthcare
  • Knowledge of insurance billing and denial processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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