Patient Financial Advisor - Full Time (3 : 00pm -11 : 00pm)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Are you interested in building a career with other TOP PERFORMERS? Effingham Health System is committed to providing exceptional care and services in an environment that supports professional growth, diversity, and inclusion. Every team member's experience and work-life balance are a priority in our organization.EHS culture encourages and supports individuals in pursuing their career goals and well-being by providing work-life balance, flexible scheduling, career development, and all the benefits and perks you need for yourself and your family.

Hours : 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm

Benefits :

• Retirement plans 403 (b) and 457
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Hospital Discount
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Extended Days off (Sick time)
• Employee assistance program
• Strive365 Wellness Program
• Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Life insurance / Accident / Critical Illness
• Disability (LTD and STD)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal and ID Shield
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
• Employee Perks Program
• Student Loan Relief and Assistance
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Bereavement Leave

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Patient Access Manager, and in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures the Patient Financial Advisor will provide financial planning assistance to non-emergent patients as well as perform the registration for patients presenting for services, maintain documentation, verify insurance, and accept payments. He / she will also educate patients having services on their insurance benefits and estimated liability and collect from them on the date of service. The Patient Financial Advisor will work the radiology and operating room services schedules in advance to notify patients of estimated liability. Employees will communicate with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Requirements :

Minimum Level of Education : Education level equivalent to completion of High School.

Formal Training : Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Will have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Licensure, Certification, Registration : Will be required to obtain Hometown Health Certifications by the 90-day review and renew annually.

Work Experience : Working knowledge of health insurance, deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance required. Minimum of 12 months (1 year) experience in customer service, patient registration, and / or collections preferred. Position requires a comfort level with out-of-pocket collections activities, as well as a thorough understanding of the accuracy needed for capture of demographic and third-party payer information.