Patient Financial Navigator
Southcoast Health · New Bedford, MA · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$19.9/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families.
- Evaluate patients who are uninsured or underinsured to review for eligibility of various state & federal assistance programs.
- Initiate and file all appropriate applications through the virtual gateway program, social security administration, and other applicable agencies.
- Navigate patients and/or patient's family through the enrollment process.
- Advise and assist patients and family with financial planning required for long term care and rehabilitative services.
- Work in partnership with internal departments, Social Services, Care Coordination, and Patient Care to assist with patient movement and placement.
Requirements
- Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
- Strong background in medical customer service work.
- Experience in billing and medical terminology preferred.
- Prior collection experience is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills.
- Able to deal with the public in a professional manner.
- Ability to present and inform at Community Benefit functions.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Over three years of related healthcare advocacy.
- Certified Application Counselor certification at hire or within 3 months of hire date.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off Package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
Pay
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $19.90 - USD $29.70 /Hr.