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| Job ID: 13998409 |
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| Job Title: | Patient Financial Advocate |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID360231
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyLR-Clerical
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code1888
Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 6 - Clerical
About the Job
Objective/Overview
CUHCC's mission is transforming care and education to advance health equity. The clinic is known for providing high quality care to diverse patients and is moving forward in improving timely access to care for patients. This position will focus on providing financial information, advocacy, connection to resources, and payment collection on site. This position will also work as a resource for patients, providers, interpreters, and clinic staff within the billing department for medical, dental, and mental health. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to multitask, organize tasks and prioritize. Have high level oral and written communication skills to work with patients, staff, providers and insurance companies. Excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail are a must. Preferred experience in working with patients and staff from diverse cultures, languages and backgrounds. Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures.
The initial training period will be onsite for 3 to 4 weeks. Once training is completed, this position is a hybrid position, working 2-3 days from in person and 2-3 days remote. The working hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm.
Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the revenue cycle manager.
Salary starts at $22.85/hr depending on experience.
Essential Functions
Position overview and functions may change as position develops
Financial Aid & Good Faith Estimates (GFE) Processes (40%)
Assist patients with the completion of financial assistance applications and application renewals based on established policies and procedures and maintain documentation to support each step of the process through to application approval or denial.
Screen patients for programs they may qualify for based on household income and family size, or other established criteria depending on the program and complete all necessary application forms in a timely manner.
Facilitate public program application through the MNSure portal.
Manages the Good Faith Estimate process for underinsured and uninsured patients in a timely manner in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
Billing Assistance (30%)
Provide on-site customer service to patients related to questions about their bill and education related to discounts and public programs that may be available to them. Direct patients to other resources as needed.
Assist patients with billing questions and take payments accordingly.
Read and understand Explanation of Benefits to report issues to the billing supervisor and/or team members.
Outreach (15%)
Provide outreach to uninsured patients receiving care to evaluate eligibility for Sliding Fee Discount Program, public programs, or other programs they may be eligible for. Assist patient through the application process.
Track patients scheduled for appointments without insurance and contact them prior to their scheduled appointment to provide information about discounts and public programs available. Start the application over the phone and provide patients with information related to next steps in the application process and what documentation is needed to complete the application process.
Use online insurance eligibility systems to verify the patient's insurance status.
Other job duties: (15%)
Maintain reports required by the position and updated daily.
Maintain training and education necessary to maintain a MNSure Navigator certification and recertification.
Attend team and clinic-wide meetings as well as one-on-one's with supervisor.
This position works closely with various teams and will need to understand the processes and workflows. This role is responsible for professionalism and courteousness to patients and clinic staff, accepting payments, waiver review, estimated treatment costs, and questions on account.
Other duties as assigned.
Job duties are subject to change consistent with the job class.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
MNSure Navigator certification is required within first 30 days.
High school diploma/GED and four years of general accounts transaction experience. Training may be substituted for some of the years of experience.
Experience in an administrative and/or clerical role in a health care setting.
Experience working with insurance verification, coordination of benefits, billing practices and insurance collections
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Epic EMR (Employee Medical Records)
Post-secondary education credits in business or healthcare
Fluency in one of CUHCC's predominant patient languages (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong)
Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC)
A negative TB test and Hepatitis B Vaccination are required for this position.
About the Department
CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.
Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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