FINANCIAL COUNSELOR (ELIGIBILITY) - PHARMACY

MU Health Care; Asheville (MO, NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and detail-oriented team as a Financial Counselor in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role focuses on assisting patients with their pharmacy-related financial concerns, ensuring they receive the support they need. With a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and healthcare insurance knowledge, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through financial assistance programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives while working in a collaborative and innovative setting. If you're passionate about patient advocacy and healthcare finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off

Multiple retirement options with matching

Tuition assistance for employees and family

Discounts on cell phone plans and gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare finance, patient accounts, or social services.
• Knowledge of state health insurance programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with financial concerns related to pharmacy prescriptions.
• Evaluate patients' insurance coverage and identify financial assistance options.
• Screen and enroll patients in applicable health insurance plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Healthcare Insurance Knowledge

Financial Assistance Programs

Education

Two years of college or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Shift:Monday - Friday DAYS - Remote position
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

*Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for acompassionate and detail-oriented Financial Counselor (Eligibility Specialist)to join our dynamic team. The Financial Counselor - Pharmacy assists patients with financial concerns related to their pharmacy prescriptions.This role involves evaluating patients' insurance coverage, identifying financial assistance programs, and providing guidance on payment options. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of healthcare insurance, and a passion for helping patients navigate financial assistance programs. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives, this role is perfect for you. Your expertise in healthcare finance and patient advocacy will be crucial in ensuring our patients receive the support they need. Join us at MU Health Care and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence and compassionate care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

*Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

*Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

*Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

*Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

*Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

*See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide consumers and patients with price estimates for potential or scheduled services.

Screen and enroll patients in applicable state and federal health insurance plans and assistance programs available such as Missouri Medicaid, Show Me Healthy Woman, etc.

Determine the level of patient liability by using appropriate systems, data, and clinical staff and physicians as necessary to advise patients on financial obligations to secure prepayment for care.

Interview and screen patients at the bedside and via phone for scheduled and unscheduled admissions which includes multiple facility support across the health system.

Inform patients of MU Health's Financial Assistance program.

Screen and approve the application as appropriate. Maintain adequate and current knowledge of State of Missouri Medicaid programs and qualifiers.

Work closely with outside agencies and departments such as the State of Missouri Family Support Division, any partnered vendors, and all internal clinical departments.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of college or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Experience in healthcare, finance, patient accounts, social services, or financial assistance programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree. Experience with state health insurance programs. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Prior experience with Pharmacy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.