Patient Advisor

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc; Pocatello (ID); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Day-shift, full-time Cardiology HOPD Clinic Patient Advisor to manage clinic billing processes and assist patients with insurance and billing concerns.

The role focuses on verifying benefits, obtaining pre-authorizations, and guiding patients through billing questions with a patient-centered approach.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with insurance payers and the preauthorization and denial process.
• Writing/editing skills necessary to produce appropriate documentation and communications.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for managing the financial process for patients of the clinic.
• Verify insurance benefits, obtain pre-authorizations for services provided, submit appeals, and/or retro-authorizations.
• Advocate for and assist patients regarding the billing process, insurance terminology, and co-pay and charity assistance.
• Researches billing and reimbursement practices for proper diagnosis coding, procedures, and treatment services. Works closely with the physicians, billing office, and HIM for accurate billing of patient services.

Conocimientos

Insurance payer experience

Preauthorization knowledge

Writing/editing skills

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Cardiology HOPD Clinic Patient Advisor in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the financial process for patients of the clinic.
• Verify insurance benefits, obtain pre-authorizations for services provided, submit appeals, and/or retro-authorizations.
• Advocate for and assist patients regarding the billing process, insurance terminology, and co-pay and charity assistance.
• Researches billing and reimbursement practices for proper diagnosis coding, procedures, and treatment services. Works closely with the physicians, billing office, and HIM for accurate billing of patient services.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with insurance payers and the preauthorization and denial process.
• Writing/editing skills necessary to produce appropriate documentation and communications.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two-year hospital and/or outpatient billing experience.