Financial Counselor, Patient Access

Trinity Health Corp.; Brighton (MI); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Benefits on Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Trinity Health Livingston is seeking a Financial Advocate to serve as a liaison between Revenue Site Operations and Patient Financial Services. The role analyzes patient accounts, determines liability, and facilitates financial assistance or payment arrangements on an on-site basis in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years in Patient Access or Patient Accounting, and knowledge of basic billing and coding.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years experience in Patient Access or Patient Accounting.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA certification within 1 year of hire.
• Understanding of basic billing and coding.

Aufgaben

• Counsels patient on cost of treatment, insurance benefits, resources for payment and financial assistance. Secures and documents payment arrangements.
• Assists patients in financing, payment plans, financial assistance and all financial options through the organization.
• Audits bills for accuracy and front-end edits to improve collections and reduce write-offs.
• Collaborates with Revenue Site Operations and leadership to improve collections.
• Experience with Medicaid Application process.

Kenntnisse

Patient access experience

Healthcare billing knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic experience

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Location: Trinity Health Livingston Status: Full Time 40 hours per week Minimum rate of pay: $18.83 Note: This is a fully on-site role

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective on Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Financial advocate for the patient and a liaison between Revenue Site Operations (RSO) and Patient Financial Services (PFS). Determines liability on patient accounts and works with patients or their representatives to provide financial assistance or secure payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years experience working in Patient Access or Patient Accounting for hospital registration and / or hospital reimbursement services
• Obtain National certification in HFMA CRCR and/or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.
• Understanding of basic billing and coding.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

• Epic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal or state government agencies including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, VA or Charity Care programs, or patient management and healthcare accounts receivable within the healthcare revenue cycle preferred.

Essential Functions

• Counsels patient on cost of treatment, insurance benefits, resources for payment and financial assistance. Secures and documents payment arrangements.
• Assists patients in financing, payment plans, financial assistance and all financial options through the organization.
• Audits bills for accuracy & edits for front-end inaccuracies to increase collections and decrease write-offs.
• Works closely with RSO and division leadership to improve collections.
• Experience in the Medicaid Application process.

Working Conditions

Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Occasional Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Frequent Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. Occasional Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). Occasional

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.