Oncology Financial Navigator

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy seeks a finance-focused professional to initiate and monitor financial and coverage aspects of comprehensive oncology care. Responsibilities include insurance eligibility, benefits verification, pre-certifications, and financial counseling throughout cancer services.

Must understand insurance terminology, be willing to learn Epic and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and work in a team environment with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance terminology.
• Willingness to participate in educational workshops.
• Knowledge of Epic and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, including federal policy changes.

Skills

Writing skills

Grammar and spelling

Typing speed

Computer skills

Documentation handling

Independent work

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Staying calm under pressure

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position will be part of a strong team focused on initiating, monitoring and assessing all financial and coverage aspects of comprehensive oncology and hematology care. The includes participation and/or oversight related to insurance eligibility, verification of benefits, pre-cert / prior authorization, assistance and coverage resources, and financial counseling throughout the continuum of cancer services.

Additional Skills

Writing skills, knowledge and demonstration of proper grammar and spelling in documentation, accurate and efficient typing speed, ability to respond to and anticipate needs of provider and patient, skilled at operating computers and troubleshooting when necessary, ability to use and understand documents required throughout execution of duties, ability to maintain and adjust to changing needs of providers(s), ability to work independently as well as with a team, strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, ability to perform several tasks at one time and react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation

Abilities Required

• Knowledge of insurance terminology and willingness to participate in educational workshops


• Knowledge of, or ability to learn Epic as well as basic Microsoft Office applications


• Knowledge of or ability to learn Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, including federal policy changes.

Qualifications

The necessary qualifications are:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred


• 1-2 years working in medical setting in financial related field required; 3-5 years preferred


• Oncology experience preferred