Financial Coordinator - Oncology

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a billing specialist with oncology experience to support the Cancer Institute Infusion Centers. You will review daily infusion schedules, obtain authorizations, and verify benefits while helping patients navigate financial aspects of care.

Work closely with Patient Financial Services to resolve denials and determine medical necessity, while guiding patients to resources and charity programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years in oncology settings.
• Ability to anticipate and relay patients' financial needs to appropriate personnel.
• Expert knowledge of third-party insurance benefits and billing.
• Maintain confidentiality and understand patient rights.
• Understand oncology treatments and related coverage rules.
• Demonstrate compassion with strong professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Review infusion schedule tasks for the Cancer Institute Infusion Centers and obtain authorizations.
• Collaborate with Patient Financial Services to resolve denials and ensure medical necessity.
• Assist patients with financial information and applications for assistance and charity programs.
• Refer patients to resources (PATHS, APPRISE) for Medicare supplements and cancer funds.
• Complete ABN waivers for off-label or non-covered services and present estimates to patients.
• Address denial work queues and communicate with Oncology departments as needed.

Skills

Oncology experience

Confidentiality

Insurance benefits knowledge

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Billing knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Reviews daily infusion center schedules to ensure standard of care and obtains proper authorizations to ensure account collectability for chemotherapy and supportive care treatments. Collaborates with patient financial services to resolve issues pertaining to authorization and medical necessity denials to protect hospital revenue. Works with the patient/families to resolve account balance issues and assesses the patient for external resources to reduce patient's out of pocket expenses; completes applications and obtains patient financial information.

Job Duties

Completes the following infusion schedule tasks for the Cancer Institute Infusion Centers:

• obtains referrals and authorization
• prepares medical necessity check
• identifies uninsured/under-insured patients
• verifies benefits and eligibility
• ensures registration and billing accuracy
• answers billing and insurance questions
• tracks/reports all activities on a monthly basis (x:drive report)
• arranges peer-to-peer process for LVPG Hematology Oncology office
• facilitates self-pay and good faith estimates to present to patients

Facilitates off-label or non-covered services process (ABN waiver process) including estimate charges and out of pocket costs.

Assists patients with pharmaceutical drug replacement (IV and oral medication) and copay relief programs.

Works denial work queues for medical necessity and missing authorization in collaboration with Patient Financial Services and Appeals departments.

Refers patients to outside resources (PATHS) and APPRISE (advice on Medicare supplements/replacement) pharmacy charity card approval/distribution and cancer funds.

Completes the following tasks if working at the Cancer Institute:

• facilitates the financial assistance program process

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Experience working in oncology
• Ability to anticipate and understand customer financial needs; document and/or relay patients needs to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in determining third-party insurance medical benefits and billing requirements.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have an understanding of patient's rights.
• Must understand oncology-specific treatments and related insurance coverage issues, including rules governing medical necessity.
• Must possess the ability to combine compassion with strong professional skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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